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Period: 570 to Jan 1, 632
Muhammad's life
Muhammad's life was characterized by his revelations and leading to the creation of the Qu'ran, fleeing the city of Mecca and leading an army back to conquer it, and being the prophet. -
Jan 1, 610
First Revelations
Muhammad receives first revelation in a Cave near mecca, which is vrey important in Islamic religion because this is really the beginning of their faith. http://wondersofpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/quran1a1.jpg -
Jan 1, 622
Hegira
Muhammad and his supporters flee Mecca and go to Yathrib(Medina) because the people did not except his message. This marks the first date of the official calendar of Islam, known as Hegira http://www.makkahcalendar.org/downloads/calendars/Makkah-Islamic-Calendar-Hijri-Calendar-1433-2012/Makkah_Islamic_Calendar_1433_2012_2.jpg -
Jan 1, 630
Muhammad declares Ka’ba sacred
Muhammad made a symbolic visit to the Ka'aba, and declared it the sacred shrine of islam. Also, he ordered the desruction of the idols of the traditional faith. http://redicecreations.com/ul_img/17157meccapilgrim.jpg -
Jan 1, 632
Abu bakr elected first caliph
The death of Muhammad presented a dilemma because he did not leave a succesor, and had 7 daughters. His followers selected Abu Bakr as caliph which was the temporal leader of the Islamic community. http://ramadan.questionsonislam.com/sites/default/files/20071030064307aziz_efendi-muhammad_alayhi_s-salam.jpg -
Period: Jan 1, 633 to Jan 1, 750
Islamic Expansion
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Period: Jan 1, 661 to Jan 1, 750
Umayyad Dynasty
Ali is murdered and Mu'awiya becomes caliph and makes the caliphate hereditary in his own family, which marks the beginning of Umayyad Caliphate (661-750). A revolt led by Abu al-Abbas led to the overthrow of the Umayyads. -
Period: Jan 1, 750 to Jan 1, 1258
Abbasid Dynasty
The abbasid brought political, economic, and cultural change to the world of islam. The caliphs became more regal. -
Jan 1, 762
Bagdahd becomes Capital
Bagdahd became capital of Islam Empire after there was persian influence. The new capital was strategically positioned to take advantage of the Tigris river. http://excellentworlds.com/data_images/countries/baghdad/baghdad-08.jpg -
Jan 1, 1055
Selijuk Turks take over Bagdahd
A turkish leader took over Bagdahd and assumed command of the empire with the title sultan. The abbasid caliph became representative of Sunni religious authority. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6f/Abbasids_Baghdad_Iraq_1244.JPG -
Works Cited
"Timeline of Islam." - ReligionFacts. Web. 02 Apr. 2014. http://www.religionfacts.com/islam/timeline.htm. Duiker, William J., and Jackson J. Spielvogel. The Essential World History. Belmont, CA: Thomson/Wadsworth, 2005. Print. -
First Muslim Community
When Muhammad fleed to Medina his original purpose was to convert the Jewish community Medina to his beliefs. He failed this original purpose, but won the support from most of the residents as well as the Bedouins. From this he formed th first muslim community. http://www.shark-tank.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/islam1.jpg -
The Start of the Shi'ites
Ali's second son, Hussien, questioned the legitimacy of the Umayyads and encouraged his supporters, who were known as the Shi'ites. They rose up against Umayyad rule in 680. http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/intro/images/imam-ali-image01-s.jpg -
Death of Harun
The after years of peace and prosperity the death of Harun caused years of unrest. A rivalry between his two sons whcihc created civil wars throughout the islamic empire. This caused years of instability and unrest. http://www.freeimages.com/assets/37/364469/instability-1148665-m.jpg -
Establish Islam in Egypt
With a period of unrest and instability a new Shi'ite dynavesty was established in Egypt with new capital Cairo. http://www.new.sawa4tours.com/wp-content/oqey_gallery/galleries/sawa/galimg/ancient-egypt-pyramids-wallpaper.jpg -
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The Golden Age of the Abbasid Empire
This period is characterized by the life of Harun or the upright. This was a golden age because of how together the people were, and the people trusted Harun as their caliph.
