Islamic history of the life of Muhammad through the Sira. This section traces his birth, early childhood in Mecca, marriage to Khadijah, his early visions, and his first converts, including Khadijah, Ali, Abu Bakr, Umar, Hamza and others. The conflict with the Quraysh tribe over idolatry culminated in leaving first for Ethiopia, and then the Hijra to Medina (Yahthrib)