6th Century (500-599) C.E.

 
545:  Birth of Abdullah, the Holy Prophet's father. 
571:  Birth of the Holy Prophet. Year of the Elephant. Invasion of Makkah by Abraha the Viceroy of Yemen, his retreat. 
577:  The Holy Prophet visits Madina with his mother. Death of his mother. 
580:  Death of Abdul Muttalib, the grandfather of the Holy Prophet. 
583:  The Holy Prophet's journey to Syria in the company of his uncle Abu Talib. His meeting with the monk Bahira at Bisra who foretells of his prophethood. 
586:  The Holy Prophet participates in the war of Fijar. 
591:  The Holy Prophet becomes an active member of "Hilful Fudul", a league for the relief of the distressed. 
594:  The Holy Prophet becomes the Manager of the business of Lady Khadija, and leads her trade caravan to Syria and back. 
595:  The Holy Prophet marries Hadrat Khadija. Seventh century 
 
 
 
 

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