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570
Birth of Muhammad in Mecca
Muhammad was born in Mecca about 570. He was orphanead and was raised by his uncle. When he was a boy he worked as a shepherd among Bedouin. Later in his life he led caravens across the dessert and became a succesful merchant. When he was 25 he married Khadiji who was a wealthy widow. Muhhamad was a good husband and father. -
Jan 1, 610
Muhammad receives first revelation at Mt. Hira near Mecca, and begins career as a prophet.
Muhammad was visited by the angel Gabriel who recited to him a verse from the Quran. The event took place in a cave near Mecca. Muhammad went to the cave to meditate. He heard a voice say "recite". Muhhammad replied back with "What should i recite" he answered back with "Recite the name of your God, the Creator, who created man from clots of blood". Muhammad was terrified. His wife encouged him to accept the call, and he did. -
Mar 15, 622
muhhamad's journey
Muhammad journeys from Mecca to Yathrib. This is a event that will mark the rise of Islam. This journey is known as Hijra. later Yathrib was renamed "city of prophet". 622 became the first year of the Muslim calender. -
Mar 16, 630
Hijra's turning point
In 630 Muhhamad returned to triumph Mecca. When he was there we desroyed the idols of Kaaba. In the next 2 years he worked on uniiting the Arabs . -
Jan 5, 632
Death of Muhammad
Muhammad died in Medina on June 8th 632, He was poisned by a Jewish women after the Jewish settlement of Khaibar -
Jan 1, 711
Victories.
Muslim armies conquered more land. Egypt Muslims defeating Byzantine forces across North Africa. They crossed the Strait of Gibraltar into Spain and then pushed North into France. -
Mar 17, 711
Iberian
Muslims enter Spain in the West and then India in the East.
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Jan 1, 732
Battle of Tours, France
The muslim's advance in Western Europe. Muslims would rule parts of Spain for centuries to come. Muslims besiegned Byzantine capital of Constantinople but failed to take a well-defended city. -
Jan 1, 750
Abbasids Caliphate
The Abbasid Caliphate, saw the golden age of
Islam. The dynasty ruled the Islamic Caliphate from 750 to 1258 this made it one of he longest islamic dynasties. -
Jan 1, 754
Death of al-Saffah
Al-Saffah was a caliph and he was the first of ʿAbbāsid dynasty. Which is one of the longest and most important caliphates in Islamic history. Al-Saffah died from the smallpox 754 -
Mar 15, 756
Establishment of Umayyad rule in Spain
The Umayyad Caliphate was the second of the four Islamic caliphates after Muhammad death. The caliphate was centered on the Umayyad dynasty. -
Mar 15, 765
Death of Jaafar al-Sadiq
Jaafar al-Sadiq was born April 20, 702 and later died December 14, 765. Out of his brothers he was the most seuccesful. He stood out among their group for his great merit. He was the most celebrated, and the greatest in rank. -
Mar 15, 767
Death of Abu Hanifa
Abu Hanifa was born on September 5, 699 and died on June 14, 767. Aby Hanifa created many literary works. -
Mar 17, 1000
Islam's spreads to Africa
In 1000 C.E. Islam continues to spread through Africa as well as Nigeria. Nigeria was known for its trading Iiason between the northern and central regions in Africa. -
Mar 16, 1099
Crusaders
There was a very long and bloody battle Christains from Europe capture Jerusalem from the Muslims. The city was passing back and forth from Muslim to Christain for a century and a half. -
Mar 17, 1100
Crusaders
During 1100 European Crusaders take Jerusalem from the Muslims. Soon after the Muslims "defeat the Crusaders" and the Muslims re gain the control of their holy land. -
Mar 16, 1120
Spread throughout Asia
In 1120 Islam is continues to spread throughout Asia. Malaysian traders got in contact with Muslims who taught them about their Islamic religon. -
Mar 16, 1129
Turkish Ottaman Empire
"The earliest Ottoman state is formed in Turkey" The Ottaman were a turkishspeaking culture in the Ottoman Empire. They formed the states of the military. -
Mar 17, 1206
Delhi Sultanate
The Delhi sultanate which was land which is ruked by a sultan, lasted from 1206 until 1526 . Which marked the begining to the Muslims ruling northern India. -
Mar 17, 1300
Expansion of Ottaman Empire
during the 1300's the Ottamans expanded throughout and across the Asian minor. They createded there capital which was named Balkan Penninsula. -
Mar 17, 1398
The Decline
In 1398 Tamberland invaded India. Tamberland came into the northern plain and came into Delhi. Many artisains were forced to build the capital of Tamberland. -
Mar 15, 1453
•Constantinople (Istanbul) falls to Ottomans and becomes the new Ottoman capital; Byzantine Empire ends.
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Mar 16, 1453
Ottomans Conquer
Ottomans conquer the Byzantine of Constantinople and change its name to Istanbul. Iatanbul is the largest city in Turkey. Its
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Mar 17, 1453
Fall of Constantinople
In 1453 Muhammad II succeeded to capture Constantinople. Throughout the next 200 years the empire exceeded to expand. -
Mar 16, 1492
Muslims in Europe
After the Battle of Tours Christain forces fought to reconquer Spain. In 1492 they "seize" Muslims "stronghold". Then Spain became a center of Muslim civilization. -
Mar 17, 1500
Safavid Empire
The Safavid Dynasty united a strong Empire in Persia. they are sandwiched between 2 other powers. the Mughal India and Ottaman Empire the Saffavid engaged in many warfare events. -
Mar 17, 1520
Suleiman
Through 1520 to 1566 the Ottaman Empire lived through its Golden Age. They enjoyed it under Suleimans rule. -
Mar 17, 1526
Mughal India
During this time period the mountains of India were invaded again by Turkish and Mongols. Babur who was their
'head rode" was a military genius, poet and a author. -
Mar 17, 1529
Suleiman
Suleimans armies "besieged" Austrain city of Vienna. this send a lot of fear to Western Europe. -
Mar 17, 1556
Akbar the Great
Akbar was Baburs grandson. Akbar was the cheif builder of Mughal. He created a strong governtment which is how he got his name Akbar the Great. -
The Decline
European adveances in military technology left Ottamans behind. During European industrys the Ottaman Empire remained dependent on agriculture. -
The Safavid Empire Decline
The Safavid Empire defeated imperial armies and then captured Isfahan and then forced the ruler of Safavid to abdicate. -
Baghdad
The city of Baghadad reached its spike under caliph Harun al-Rashid. In both Europe and the Muslim world, he was an admired ruler. His symbol was splendo and wealth. -
Decline of Caliphate
In 850 Abbassid control over the Arab Empire divided in Spain, Egypt. Independent dynasties ruled seperate. As the caliph power was disapearing War erupted and Shiite rulers took over. -
Beginning of Abbasid Caliphate.
Abbasid Caliphate was the 3rd of Islamic Caliphate. It was ruled by the Abbasid dynasty who built their capital in Baghdad. It was found by the descendants of the Islamic prophet Muhammad's youngest uncle, -
The building of the Great Mosque at Cordoba
The Great Mosque of Cordoba is one of the oldest structures still standing from the time Muslims ruled Al-Andalus in the late 8th century. in this area there was arts, literature, philosophy, medicine, chemistry,Mosque of Cordoba, whose "geometry contrasts with the streets that make up the urban layout of Córdoba, and whose rich decoration shines under a masterful play of light." -
Death of Malik ibn Anas
Malik inb Anas was born in 711. He was tught and recieved and education in Medina. aHe had much knowledge on famous Taabi'een, jurists. Malik inb Anas was famous for his piety and courageously stood up. he was ready to suffer for his convictions. Soon after Malik ibn Anas died in 795. -
Death of al-Shafii, founder of the Shafii Legal School.
His great contribution twards the school was the "codifying and organization" . During his career, he learned under some of the greatest scholars , and expanded on their ideas, while still holding close to the Quran the main Islamic laws. -
Seljuks
The Seljuk Turks migrated from Central Asia into the Middle East and seddled across the Fertile Crescent. They adaoted to Islam and build their large Empire along the Fertile Crescent.
