Islam Timeline

  • 632 BCE

    The Pilgrimage

    The Pilgrimage
    Returned to Mecca to perform a pilgrimage.
  • 632 BCE

    Muhammad's Death

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

    Muhammad Conquers

    Muhammad Conquers
    Muhammad conquers Mecca and other tribes.
  • 629 BCE

    The Raid into Christian Lands

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

    The Treaty

    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.
  • 624 BCE

    The Three Battles

    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.
  • 622 BCE

    Emigration to Yathrib

    Emigration to Yathrib
    Emigrates with his followers from Mecca to Yathrib, soon to become known as Medina.
  • 610 BCE

    Muhammed's First Revelation

    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.
  • 595 BCE

    Muhammed Gets Married

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

    Muhammed is Born

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