Spread of Islam

By cyncyn5
  • Muhammad Dies
    Jan 1, 632

    Muhammad Dies

  • Period: Jan 1, 632 to Dec 23, 1258

    Spread of Islam

  • Abu Bakar becomes caliph
    Dec 19, 632

    Abu Bakar becomes caliph

    Father of one of Muhammad's favorite wives and people believe that their allegence is pledged to Muhammad and not the caliph. Abu Bakar uses wisdom and lenience to unify the people. Gazu raids are very common and many people take part in them.
  • Umar rules
    Jun 14, 634

    Umar rules

    He raises gazu raids to a new height and use these raids to get into Iraq,Seria, Egypt, and Persian Empire. Period of triumph that ends rapidly when he is stabbed to death.
  • Uthman Rules
    Oct 3, 635

    Uthman Rules

    3rd Caliph and married to one of Muhammad's daughters. Muslims gain new territory, but are also alienated because he gave prestigious posts to family members.
  • Jan 23, 656

    Uthman is assasinated

    Angry soldiers sneak into his house and kill both Uthman and his wife.
  • Ali's Reign
    Aug 31, 657

    Ali's Reign

    4th Caliph and married to another one of Muhammad's daughters. Under him occurred a 5 year civil war because his rule was not accepted, especially in Seria due to disagreement.
  • Apr 10, 661

    Ali is assasinated

  • Muslims  move into Spain
    Jan 21, 711

    Muslims move into Spain

    They also try to move into France, but are stopped by the Franks.