Islam Timeline

  • The Pilgrimage
    632 BCE

    The Pilgrimage

    Returned to Mecca to perform a pilgrimage.
  • Muhammad's Death
    632 BCE

    Muhammad's Death

    Muhammad dies in Medina after a brief illness. He is buried in the mosque of Medina.
  • Muhammad Conquers
    630 BCE

    Muhammad Conquers

    Muhammad conquers Mecca and other tribes.
  • The Raid into Christian Lands
    629 BCE

    The Raid into Christian Lands

    Muhammad orders the first raid into Christian lands at Muta where they are defeated.
  • The Treaty
    628 BCE

    The Treaty

    The two sides signed a treaty recognizing the Muslims as a new force in Arabia. Meccan allies broke the treaty a year later.
  • The Three Battles
    624 BCE

    The Three Battles

    The start of three major battles with the Meccans. The first battle is the Battle of Badr where they have a victory. The second happens in 625 BC which is the Battle of Uhud where they get defeated. And the third battle happens in 627 BC and it's the Battle of the Trench where they win.
  • Emigration to Yathrib
    622 BCE

    Emigration to Yathrib

    Emigrates with his followers from Mecca to Yathrib, soon to become known as Medina.
  • Muhammed's First Revelation
    610 BCE

    Muhammed's First Revelation

    Receives first revelation from God during the month of Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim year, where strict fasting takes place from sunrise to sunset.
  • Muhammed Gets Married
    595 BCE

    Muhammed Gets Married

    He married Khadijah who is an older, wealthy widow. They had six kids together.
  • Muhammed is Born
    570 BCE

    Muhammed is Born

    He was born in Born in Mecca. His name comes from the Arabic verb hamada, meaning "to praise, to glorify".