Muhammad




 * ·     570-632
 * ·     Arab prophet and founder of Islam
 * ·     Grew up orphan in house of uncle
 * ·     Engages in trade and marries quraysh widow named khadija
 * ·     Their Son died in childhood
 * ·     In 610 he began meditating at night in mt turris (?) around Mecca
 * ·     During night vigil: ‘night of power and excellence” had big revelation
 * ·     Over next 3 years he shared this and subsequent revelations w only close family and friends