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When did the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) pass away, and how old was he?

When the Prophet Passed Away and His Age

The question “When did the Prophet pass away and how old was he?” is a central one in Islamic history and is of interest to both Muslims and non-Muslims. Answering this question requires consulting reliable Islamic historical sources, which agree that the death of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) was a significant event that deeply affected the Islamic community.

Answer:
Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) passed away on Monday, the 12th of Rabi‘ al-awwal, in the 11th year of the Hijri calendar. This corresponds to the year 632 CE in the Gregorian calendar. He was 63 years old at the time of his death.

The death of the Prophet was a great loss for the Islamic community, but at the same time, it marked the beginning of a new era of rapid expansion of Islam. The Prophet (pbuh) left a tremendous legacy of moral values and ethics, which continues to inspire Muslims to this day.

For more information, you can read 100 facts about Prophet Muhammad.