One of the greatest reasons for which Allah has created us – which is one of the greatest tests – is the command to affirm His Oneness (Tawhid) and to worship Him Alone with no partner or associate. For more, see the detailed answer.

Prophet Muhammad was born in Makkah in the year of the Elephant. His father died before he was born, and after he was born, Haleemah al-Sa’diyyah nursed him. When he was six years old, he visited his maternal uncles in Madinah with his mother Aminah bint Wahb. On the way back to Makkah, his mother died in al-Abwa. For more about the life of Prophet Muhammad, see the detailed answer.