Muhammad was a prophet and founder of Islam. He received a revelation from Allah, through the angel Gabriel, and he preached monotheism and the worship of Allah to the people of Mecca and Medina. He also implemented and spread Islamic teachings and practices, such as the Five Pillars of Islam, which include the declaration of faith, prayer, charity, fasting, and pilgrimage to Mecca. Muhammad also established the first Islamic state in Medina and engaged in numerous military campaigns to defend and spread Islam. His teachings and example greatly influenced the Islamic world and continue to be respected and followed by millions of Muslims today.
