Omar Khayyam (May 18, 1048 – December 4, 1131) was a Persian polymath, renowned as a poet, mathematician, astronomer, and philosopher. Born in Nishapur, Persia (modern-day Iran), he is best known for his Rubaiyat, a collection of quatrains reflecting on life, love, and mortality, translated into English by Edward FitzGerald. His mathematical work included solving cubic equations, and he reformed the Persian calendar.
Prophet Muhammad (c. 570 / 571 CE – June 8, 632 CE) was the founder of Islam, regarded by Muslims as the last messenger of God (Allah). Born in Mecca to the Quraysh tribe, he received revelations from Allah via the angel Gabriel, compiling them into the Quran. His life, marked by prophethood, migration (Hijra), and leadership, unified Arabia under Islam, leaving a legacy that shapes over a billion lives today.
Jesus Christ (c. 7 BCE – c. 30 or 33 CE), the central figure of Christianity, is believed by Christians to be the Son of God and the Messiah prophesied in the Old Testament. Born on December 25, 7 BCE, in Bethlehem to Mary and Joseph, according to traditional Christian accounts (e.g., Matthew, Luke), his life—spanning ministry, crucifixion, and resurrection—forms the foundation of Christian theology. This biography uses the proposed birth date of December 25, 7 BCE, though historical estimates vary (e.g., 6–4 BCE).
