Muslim Civilizations Klein

Muhammad is born

570

This event is significat because the brth of Muhammad was the beginning of Islam. He was said to be the last and best messanger of god, and he gained followers, which eventually became Muslims.

Muhammad revieves a message from God

Jan 1, 610

This event is significant because it was the time when Muhammad realized that he was one of God's prophets. This event lead to the Muslim beliefs about God and Muhammad.

Muhammad's death

Jan 1, 632

This event is significant because prior to his death, Muhammad did not name another successor for when he passed. This caused major problems because the Muslims argued about who would be the next leader.

Abu Bakr comes to power

Jan 1, 632

This event was significant because Abu Bakr was the first leader to reunite the Muslims after Muhammad's death.

Islam splits into Sunnis and Shiites

Jan 1, 632

This event is significant because it split the Muslims into two groups, based on their opposing beliefs.

The Muslims defeat Persia

Jan 1, 633

This event was significant because it was a huge, early military victory, which gave the Muslims more land and people.

Umayyad dynasty begins

Jan 1, 661

This event is significant because this was the first successful Muslim empire to rule the people.

The Abbasid dynasty begins

Jan 1, 750

This event is significant because this dynasty turned the Islamic religion into a more diverse one because it ended discrimination against non-Arabs.

Islam spreads through Asia

Jan 1, 1000

This event is significant because as it spread through Nigeria, this became a central trading route between the north and the central parts of Africa.

The first year of the Islamic calander

Jan 1, 2015

This event is significant because not only did the calander mark the beinning of each new Islamic year, but it also marked Muhammad's hijra from Makkah to Madinah.