The Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alaihi wa Sallam) was born in the 1st Year of the Elephant. This year is famous because of the event when Abraha, the ruler of Yemen, came with an army that included elephants to destroy the Kaaba in Mecca.

According to Islamic tradition, Allah protected the Kaaba by sending birds that dropped stones on the invading army, causing their defeat. This event is mentioned in Surah Al-Fil in the Quran.

The Year of the Elephant holds great importance as it is linked to the protection of Islam’s holy sanctuary and marks the birth year of the final Prophet.

Understanding this year helps in placing the early life of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in historical context and shows the divine protection over Mecca at that time.