Muhammad ibn Abdullah ibn Abdul Muttalib Born 570 C.E. (Christian Era); died 633 C.E. The following is based on books, manuscripts, texts and actual eyewitness accounts, too numerous to mention herein, preserved in original form throughout the centuries by both Muslims and non-Muslims. Many people today are discussing Prophet Muhammad, may Allah exalt his mention. Who was he exactly? What did he teach? Why was he loved so much by some and hated so much by others? Did he live up to his claims? Was he a holy man? Was he a prophet of God? What is the truth about this man? You be the judge. Here are the facts as narrated by thousands of people, many of whom knew him personally. § He was born to a noble tribe to the lineage of the leaders of Makkah. § His name comes from the Arabic root "hamd " and literally means "praised one." People at his time and until this very moment, prai...