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Jan 1, 610
A Visit from an Angel
In 610 common area, Islam was formed in a cave in Mecca. Gabriel, an angel, told Muhammad of the first revelations of the Qur'an. He also brings the news that Muhammad is God's prophet. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/20/Mohammed_receiving_revelation_from_the_angel_Gabriel.jpg -
Period: Jan 1, 622 to Jan 1, 630
The Beginning of Islam
In 622 common era, after Muhammad learned God's message, Muhammad gained followers and made his way to Yathrib. Many people in Yathrib accepted Islam. The journey marks the start of the Islamic calendar. In 630 common era, Muhammad returned to Mecca with more than enough followers. He named the Ka'aba the official shrine of Islam. -
Jan 1, 632
Sunnies and Shiites
After Muhammad was killed, Abu Bakr was the next caliph. Many believed that the caliph should have been Ali. Although both groups thought that Muhammad was the true caliph, the Sunnis supported Abu and the Shiites supported Ali. http://www.mainlesson.com/books/baldwin/people/zpage036.gif -
Jan 1, 641
Starting to Spread Islam
In 641 common era, when Islam was already accepted by many Muslims, it began to spread to different countries. For example, the Muslims journied to Egypt to spread the message. The Muslims ended up attacking the Byzantine army. http://www.religionfacts.com/islam/images/symbols/crescent-200.gif -
Period: Jan 1, 661 to Jan 1, 750
The Umayyad Caliphate
The Umayyad Caliphate began in 661 common era and ended in 750 common era. During this time period, the Muslims controlled the entire Iberian Peninsula. The Muslims were defeated in France by Charles Martel. The Muslims had taken over all of the available land, so they had to begin taking over land to the north. Soon after, the Abbasids took over the rule from the Umayyads. The power was located in Baghdad. -
Jan 1, 1099
Crusaders Try to Take Over
In 1099 common era, the European Crusaders stole Jerusalem from the Muslims. The Muslims defeated the Crusaders and took back their beloved land. http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Admin/BkFill/Default_image_group/2010/2/2/1265122206184/Guillaume-de-Clermont-Def-001.jpg -
Jan 1, 1453
Istanbul
1453 common era, the Mehmet Faith conquered Constantinople. The Ottoman empire united. The Ottomans changed Constantinople's name to Istanbul. http://geonice.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/turkey-ottoman-istanbul.jpg -
Bibliography
Duiker, William J., and Jackson J. Spielvogel. The Essential World History. Vol. 1. Boston: Wadsworth, 2005. Print. "Timeline of Islam." PBS. PBS, n.d. Web. 2 Apr. 2014.
