Muhammad Timeline

Birth of Muhammad

570

Muhammad was born in Mecca, Arabia. The name, Muhammad, comes from the Arabic word hamada which means to praise. As a child, he learned to speak Arabic fruently because of his location in Mecca. In addition, his uncle and grandfather took care of him because his parents passed away when he was still a child. Muhammad's birth is an important part in his life because your birth gives you life here on earth and because without him, Islam faith would not be around today(Muhammad and).

Pope John III died

574

Pope John III was focused on people's welfare. When General Narses died, Pope John III came back from the catacombs. He helped to save the catacombs. He died on July 13th, 574. His death is significant in the history of the world because the world has now lost someone who had passion in keeping up the Christian monuments. He is also important because he helped to complete the Church of Saints Philip and James(Pope).

Building of Horyuji Temple

585

The Horyuji temple was built in Nara, Japan. Other temples are in the Nara Park which is one thousand three hundred acres but the Horyuji temple is seven miles southwest of Nara. This temple was made by wood and some of the pieces are still standing today. This event is significant in history because it brought beauty to the place where Buddhism first came to in Japan. (Beauty)

Muhammad Marries Khadijah

595

Muhammad marries Khadijah at age twenty-five. Khadijah is a widow and had a lot of kids. Khadijah needed an agent to set up wagons to go to Syria and have them come back with items to exchange for money in Mecca. She hired Muhammad because of his excellent leading of caravans. Khadjah was impressed by Muhhamad's ability and handsomeness so they married. Muhammad marrying Khadijah was important because it gave him more economic stability with receiving more money and most success(Oliver 25).

First Real Record of Decimal Calculation

595

The first decimal calulation occured in India. With creating the decimal place, they also created the families of the nine numerals. This event is important because we still use decimals and the nine numberals in the world today(Indian).

Crwth developed

Jan 1, 609

The crwth is a celtic musical instrument. It had a lotal of six strings along with a flat bridge and a fingerboard. The melody of this instrument is played on four strings. This instrument has been played since Roman times. This event is significant because it developed the culture of the Celtics. The Celtics are now known for the crwth in their arts or music(Dolmetsch).

Muhammad receives his first revelation

Jan 1, 610

Muhammad called his revelations "true visions" and "like breaking of the light of dawn". He began to analyze himself after the visions and began to like being alone on Mount Hira in a cave near Mecca. He mediated there and he would often hear words but did not know who spoke them. This event is important because it began the thoughts Muhammad needed to start his thinking of religion and god(Oliver 21-22).

Muhammad and Hashim clan boycott by Quraysh

Jan 1, 616

Muhammad was from the Hashim group in the Quraysh.The main group, Quraysh, began a boycott towards the Hashim people because they disagreed with Muhammad. The boycott stated that no one could marry a Hashim person and that no one could sell or buy goods to Hashim people. The Muttalib group were boycotted against and both groups had diffuculties including the lack of food. This event is important because it showed that Muhammad is only interested in worshipping his own religion(The Boycott).

Night Visit to Jerusalem

Jan 1, 619

Muhammad made a night visit to Jerusalem in the month of Rajab. He went to heaven while he was in the Al-Aqsa Mosque. When he was in heaven, Muhammad met prophets and learned about different prayers. This event is important because it gave Muhammad and his followers energy and also trust in God for being there for them(The Story).

Production of Porcelain

Jan 1, 620

The production of porcelain began in China in the Tang dynasty. At this time, whitewares were being created in the north of China where the greenwares were being created in the south of China. Porcelain had then evolved to have a painting on it to make it more beautiful. They usually decorated the ware with a copper color. This event is significant because it is a symbol of China. It is also important because we still use porcelain today in some bowls or pots we have(Porcelain).

Battle of Badr

Mar 15, 624

The Meccan army went to the well of Badr where they saw the Muslim army waiting for them. The battle began with one person against another person for a while but then developed into a battle with swords. The Quran thought that a thousand angels helped Muhammad's army. In the end, the Muslims had won. This event is important because it sparked the start of the Islamic expansion and still affects the study of land today(Did).

Battle of Uhud

Mar 1, 625

The Muslims got attacked by Mecca. Some Muslims did not obey their plan and left their area because of selfishness and honor. This action that some Muslims took, overall made the Muslims lose the battle. This event is important because the Muslims felt inspired by the Quran and supported their obligation(What Role).

Treaty of Hudaibiyah

Mar 1, 628

The Quraish had hatred towards Muslims. They blocked Muslims from entering Mecca by their army. The Quraish also did not treat the delegate, who was asking permission, very nicely. The Treaty of Hudiabiyah was then created and agreed upon that all friendliness to both the Quraish and Muslims would end for ten years. This event is important because it caused Muhammad to go back to Medina with the other muslims(The Treaty).

Cotton Introduced in Arab Countries

Jan 1, 630

Cotton was first introduced by the Arab countries. They brought the cotton to Europe. Columbus then had found cotton growing on America in 1492( much after Muhammad's life). Cotton being introduced is important in history because cotton is what most of our clothing is made from and other essentials. Without cotton, we would not have some of the things we have today like clothing(History).

Farewell Pilgramage to Mecca

Mar 9, 632

His farewell pilgrimage was with a variety of people in size and strength. On his farewell pilgrimage, Muhammad spoke his Farewell Sermon in the Uranah valley in Mount Arafat. This event is important because it united Arabia with one religion, Islam. This event was also important because every Muslim still remembers his speech today and still are impassioned by it(Farewell).

Death of Muhammad

Jun 8, 632

After his farewell pilgrimage, Muhammad began to weaken. In the morning, his fever decreased so he went to the mosque. The Prophet completed the prayer that Abu was reading. Hours later, he fainted and woke up an hour later. He died later that day in the night on the twelfth of Rabi' al-Awwal. This event is important because it stopped his motivation personally for his religion when he died. It did not stop this message because many people thought of him as an example though(Death).