This is a timeline of major events in the Muslim world from 500 AD to 600 AD (13 BH – 23 BH). Sixth century (500–600) This century corresponds to approximately 126 - 23 BH. 570: Year of the Elephant. 50-60 days before the Birth of Muhammed, Abraha (Viceroy of Yemen) with his army of elephants reached Makkah to demolish the Ka'aba. 570: Birth of Muhammad 573: Birth of Abu Bakr. The senior companion of Muhammad and his father-in-law. 576: Death of Aminah bint Wahb, the mother of Muhammad (approximate date) 576: Birth of Uthman. The second cousin and twice son-in-law of Muhammad. 578: Death of Abdul Muttalib, the grandfather of Muhammad (approximate date) 582: Birth of Umar. The senior companion of Muhammad and his father-in-law. 582: Muhammad's journey to Syria with his uncle Abu Talib. They meet with Bahira, a Christian monk. Bahira notes true characteristics about the Prophet, which forces him to ask more and have him discover the "mark of prophets," a mark believed to be carried by all of the prophets of the Abrahimic faiths. (approximate date). 594: Muhammad works for Khadija; leads her trade caravan to Syria and back (approximate date) 595: Muhammad marries Khadija (approximate date). 598: Birth of Muhammad and Khadija first child Qasim 599: Birth of Ali ibn Abi Talib in the city of Mecca. The cousin of Muhammad and his son in law. 600: Birth of Muhammad and Khadija's eldest daughter and second child Zainab after Qasim 600: Death of Muhammad's first child Qasim ibn Muhammad References See also History of Islam Timeline of Muslim history 06 06 Muslim