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The Full Name and Lineage of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him)

The full name of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is:
“Muhammad ibn Abdullah ibn Abdul-Muttalib ibn Hashim ibn Abd Manaf ibn Qusay ibn Kilab ibn Murrah ibn Ka‘b ibn Lu’ay ibn Ghalib ibn Fihr ibn Malik ibn al-Nadr ibn Kinana ibn Khuzayma ibn Mudrika ibn Ilyas ibn Mudar ibn Nizar ibn Ma‘ad ibn Adnan.”

This lineage is agreed upon by Islamic scholars and traces back to Adnan, who is descended from Prophet Ishmael (peace be upon him), the son of Prophet Abraham.

Additional Facts About the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

• Famous Names: Muhammad, Ahmad, Al-Mustafa (The Chosen One).
• Kunya (Appellation): Abu al-Qasim.
• Titles: Al-Sadiq al-Amin (The Truthful and Trustworthy), The Seal of the Prophets, The Prophet of Mercy.
• Birth and Childhood: Born in Mecca; his father was Abdullah and his mother was Amina. He was orphaned at a young age and raised by his grandfather Abdul-Muttalib and his uncle Abu Talib.
• Youth: Known for his honesty and integrity; worked as a merchant and married Khadijah (may Allah be pleased with her).
• Beginning of Prophethood: Received the first revelation at the age of 40. Faced persecution from the Quraysh in the early years of his mission.
• Hijrah (Migration): Migrated to Medina due to persecution in Mecca, where he established the first Islamic state.
• The Qur’an: Revealed by Allah through the Angel Gabriel (Jibreel); it served as guidance for all aspects of life.
• The Sunnah: The sayings, actions, and approvals of the Prophet — preserved and transmitted by his companions.
• Miracles: Included splitting of the moon, water flowing from his fingers, and prophecies that came true.
• Death: Passed away at the age of 63 in Medina and was buried in Al-Masjid an-Nabawi.