Islamic Geographical Development

By kelsey.korzak
  • 632

    Death of Muhammad

    Death of Muhammad
    Muhammad died in 632. The Muslim community was
    centered at Madina where some tribes were Muslims, and the
    others such as Christians and Jews already signed treaties to have a peaceful coexistence. At this time the Muslim community elected Abu Bakr the successor.
  • 634

    After Muhammad

    Successors of Muhammed Abu Bakr and Umar (644), fought to get tribal control back and then expand the Empire into present Gulf States - Yemen and Hadramaut. Arabs were forced
    turn from their practices and follow the Islamic way of life.
  • 637

    Spread of Islam

    Palestine and Iraq were under Islamic rule with Egypt and Syria converted by 641.
  • 650

    Non-Arab Conversion to Islam

    Iran became the first non-Arab country to come under the Islamic Empire in 650.
  • 655

    North Africa

    Islam spread across northern Africa
  • 711

    Iberian Peninsula

    Spain and India began to see a Muslim presence. Eventually, the entire Peninsula is controlled by Islam.
  • 750

    Further Geographic Expansion

    The Islamic Empire spread into Central Asia around 750.
  • Period: 750 to 1517

    Islamic Dynasty Growth

    Islam grew swiftyly after Muhammad's passing.. The development of local dynasties took place to include: The Abbasids-ruling Baghdad from 750 to 1258 and some of Cairo from 1261 to 1517, The Umayyads- ruling in Spain from 756 to 1031, and the Fatimids- ruling Egypt from 909 to 1171.
  • 1099

    European Crusades

    Jerusalem is taken from the Muslims for a short period, but eventually the Muslims defeat the European Crusaders and regain control.
  • 1120

    Asia

    Islam influence is seen Asia. Islam is taught to Malaysian traders when they interact with Muslims.
  • 1258

    Invasion of Mongols

    The Mongols overthrew the Abbasids in Baghdad during an invasion.