Spread of Islam

Muhammed was born

570

Muhammed's parents died during his childhood, and was raised by his Uncle Talib. Later, he worked for a widow (Kahadija), then eventully married her. Muhammed had seven children but only one survied.

Muhammed began to suspect that the way the people of Mecca lived was wrong.

Jan 1, 610

Muhammed wondered why many people, including ones in his own family, had grown rich but did not share it with the poor. He also wondered why the tribes were always at war with one another.

The angel Gabriel tells Muhammed the teachings of Allah, and Muhammed begins to teach Allah to the people of Mecca

Jan 1, 612

Muhammed and other Muslims began facing discrimination

Jan 1, 617

Leaders of Mecca called boycott on Muslims that lasted 2 years. Muhammed and followers faced starvation. Muhammed's wife and last living relative died during this period of time.

Yathrib becomes first Islamic community

Jan 1, 621

Muhammed and followers moved from Mecca to Yathrib

Jan 1, 622

Medina was established

Jan 1, 622

1.) Muhammed gathered all of the religious groups of Yathrib and created a tribe. The settelment would become the city of Medina
2.) In Medina, the first mosques were built. People of all religions were able to worship freely.

Muhammed died

Jan 4, 632

The region was mostly united under Islam before his death. After his death Islam continued to spread throughout the world.