Islam Timeline

By Shiman13
  • 570

    Birth of Muhammad

    Muhammad, the founder of Islam is born in Mecca.
  • Jan 1, 610

    Islam is Founded

    Muhammad is visited by an angel in a cave. The angel told Muhammad that he is God's prophet, the angel also gave Muhammad the first revelations of the Quran. As a result the religon of Islam is born.
  • Jan 1, 630

    Muhammad returns to Mecca

    After being away from Mecca, Muhammad returns and all of Mecca's citizens accept Islam.
  • Jan 1, 633

    Muhammad Dies

    Muhammad dies of illness.
  • Jan 1, 641

    Islam continues to Spread

    Muslims enter Egypt and rout the Byzantine Empire, causing Islam to spread to this part of the world.
  • Jan 1, 1000

    Islam in Africa

    Islam continues to spread throughout Africa, including Nigeria.
  • Jan 1, 1099

    Crusades

    European crusaders take Jerusalem from the Muslims, eventually the Muslims gain it back.
  • Jan 1, 1120

    Islam takes root In Asia

    Islam spreads throughout Asia by traders who interact with Muslims.
  • Jan 1, 1299

    Ottoman Empire

    The earliest Ottoman state is formed in Anatolia, Turkey.

  • Islam Spreads

    Muslims enter present day Syria, Palestine, Lebanon, and Iraq spreading Islam everywhere they go.