Muhammad, the central figure of Islam. (born 570/571)

Muhammad was an Arab religious, military and political leader and the founder of Islam. According to Islam, he was a prophet who was divinely inspired to preach and confirm the monotheistic teachings of Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and other prophets. He is believed by Muslims to be the Seal of the Prophets, and along with the Quran, his teachings and normative examples form the basis for Islamic religious belief.

June 8 is the 159th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 206 days remain until the end of the year.