Muhammad (pbuh) was born around 570 A.D. in the city of Mecca on the Arabian peninsula. Muslims believe that Muhammad (pbuh) is the last in a line of prophets that includes Moses, Abraham, and Jesus from the Bible. Muhammad (pbuh) proclaimed that the Quran was the last Book of God, and that he himself was the last Prophet.

Allah spoke to Muhammad (pbuh) whilst he was meditating in a cave near Mecca. For the next 22 years, Muhammad (pbuh)memorized and wrote down the words from Allah. Allahs words spoken through Muhammad (pbuh) became the Muslim holy book, the Qu'ran.

Muhammad (pbuh) also interpreted the words from Allah in his daily life. Therefore many of the things which Muhammad (pbuh) did and said were remembered and carefully recorded. The stories and sayings help Muslims to understand the Quran and put what it teaches into practice in their daily lives.