How many years did Hazrat Muhammad (ﷺ) preach Islam during his lifetime?

Q: How many years did Hazrat Muhammad (ﷺ) preach Islam during his lifetime?

23 - The total period of Prophet Muhammad’s (ﷺ) mission as the Messenger of Allah was 23 years. This duration is counted from the time of the first revelation to his passing. At the age of 40, while meditating in the Cave of Hira, the Prophet (ﷺ) received the first revelation through Angel Jibreel (Gabriel) in the year 610 CE. This marked the beginning of his Prophethood. The first phase of his preaching lasted 13 years in Makkah. During this period, the call to Islam was initially private for the first three years and then public. The Prophet (ﷺ) and his followers faced severe persecution, social boycott, and hardships from the Quraysh leaders. Despite the challenges, many embraced Islam, including companions like Abu Bakr al-Siddiq, Umar ibn al-Khattab, and Uthman ibn Affan (رضي الله عنهم). The second phase began after the Hijrah (migration) to Madinah in 622 CE. This phase lasted 10 years until his passing in 632 CE. In Madinah, the Prophet (ﷺ) established the first Islamic state, with the Qur'an and Sunnah as its constitution. The community grew rapidly as tribes from across Arabia accepted Islam. The period saw significant events like the battles of Badr, Uhud, and Khandaq, the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah, and the conquest of Makkah in 630 CE. By the end of his mission, almost the entire Arabian Peninsula had embraced Islam. His 23 years of preaching transformed the region from tribal conflict and idolatry to a unified community of believers, guided by the principles of tawheed (monotheism), justice, and compassion. Key Facts: Age at first revelation: 40 years Makkah phase: 13 years Madinah phase: 10 years Total duration: 23 years First revelation: Cave of Hira, 610 CE Last sermon: Farewell Hajj, 632 CE

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23 - The total period of Prophet Muhammad&rsquo;s (ﷺ) mission as the Messenger of Allah was 23 years. This duration is counted from the time of the first revelation to his passing.
At the age of 40, while meditating in the Cave of Hira, the Prophet (ﷺ) received the first revelation through Angel Jibreel (Gabriel) in the year 610 CE. This marked the beginning of his Prophethood. The first phase of his preaching lasted 13 years in Makkah. During this period, the call to Islam was initially private for the first three years and then public. The Prophet (ﷺ) and his followers faced severe persecution, social boycott, and hardships from the Quraysh leaders. Despite the challenges, many embraced Islam, including companions like Abu Bakr al-Siddiq, Umar ibn al-Khattab, and Uthman ibn Affan (رضي الله عنهم).
The second phase began after the Hijrah (migration) to Madinah in 622 CE. This phase lasted 10 years until his passing in 632 CE. In Madinah, the Prophet (ﷺ) established the first Islamic state, with the Qur'an and Sunnah as its constitution. The community grew rapidly as tribes from across Arabia accepted Islam. The period saw significant events like the battles of Badr, Uhud, and Khandaq, the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah, and the conquest of Makkah in 630 CE.
By the end of his mission, almost the entire Arabian Peninsula had embraced Islam. His 23 years of preaching transformed the region from tribal conflict and idolatry to a unified community of believers, guided by the principles of tawheed (monotheism), justice, and compassion.
Key Facts:


Age at first revelation: 40 years


Makkah phase: 13 years


Madinah phase: 10 years


Total duration: 23 years


First revelation: Cave of Hira, 610 CE


Last sermon: Farewell Hajj, 632 CE

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