Muhammad was born in 570 CE in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. He was raised by his uncle from the respected Quraysh tribe after being orphaned at a young age. Muhammad became known for his truthfulness, generosity, and sincerity, and he was often sought out to arbitrate disputes. Historians described Muhammad as calm and meditative. He was deeply religious and had long opposed the decadence of his society. It was his habit to meditate in the Cave of Hira on Mount Jabal An-Nur.