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The Vision of Mahomet
Mahomet is the classical name used for Mohammed. The mural depicts the story of one of the most marvelous characters of all time.
Here we see Mahomet receiving the vision for the Koran, as revealed to him by the angel Gabriel.
Mahomet was born in Mecca in the year 570. He received his vision in the year 607. He dies in Mecca at the age of 62 in the year 632. He was survived by one of his famous daughters, whose path we will cross later in this story. Her name was Fatima.
Mahomet had a way of winning people to his beliefs. He seemed to posses hypnotic powers. Men who at one time hated and even tried to kill him were won over to his cause.
Mahomet was not above twisting his visions to serve him in his rule. Such as his warrior vision of paradise to induce his armies to make war on others of their own faith.
Changes have been made in the Koran after Mahomet's death. The last changes were made from 656-661 in the rule of Ali as fourth Caliph. Since 661 no changes have been allowed in the Koran.
With the death of Mahomet, Islam was ruled by Caliphs. The year (one) 1 in their faith is 622. The faithful still await the return of their prophet.
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