Prophet Muhammad was born in Mecca in 570 AD. He was chosen by Allah to be the last prophet and messenger, receiving revelations from Allah through the angel Jibreel. He taught people monotheism and the religion of Islam through the Quran. Prophet Muhammad had a kind and virtuous character, being known before becoming a prophet as "the truthful and trustworthy." He had a loving family including his wife Khadijah and children, and passed away in Medina at the age of 63.