Spread of Islam

By hannahfern
  • Jan 23, 632

    Muhammad dies

    Muhammad dies
  • Feb 23, 632

    Abu Bakr takes over

    Abu Bakr takes over
    Begins reign, Abu Bakr has a crisis when he starts his reign because some of the Arab leaders dont want to follow him.
  • Mar 23, 632

    Abu Bakr

    Abu Bakr
    He reunites the Arab leaders and they start a remarkable conquest and he spreads the Islam faith.
  • Jan 23, 634

    Abu Bakr reign ends and Umar takes over

    Abu Bakr reign ends and Umar takes over
    Abu Bakr ends his reign and Umar takes over. Umar turns the raids against the non-muslims. He encounters stuff resistance from the Byzantine empire.
  • Jan 23, 644

    Umar dies and Uthman takes over

    Umar dies and Uthman takes over
    Umar is stabbed to death in a mosque by a Persian prisoner. Uthman beigns his reign and he is married to one of Muhammad's daughters.
  • Feb 23, 644

    Uthman

    Uthman
    Muslims underneath him gain new territory. He alienated muslims by giving prestige posts to members of his own family
  • Jan 23, 656

    Uthman dies and Alli the 4th caliph takes over

    Uthman dies and Alli the 4th caliph takes over
    he is killed by angry followers. Alli is married to Fathima. A 5 year civil war beings
  • Feb 23, 656

    Alli's reign

    Alli's reign
    His rule is not accepted in Syria and surrounded areas because that is where Uthman's family is from.
  • Jan 23, 661

    Alli ends reign

    Alli ends reign
    Alli ends his reign
  • Mar 23, 661

    Accomplishments

    Accomplishments
    under the 4 caliphs- Arab armies conquer Byzantine empire including Palestine, Damascus, and Jersusalem. Also the Muslims take the holy land
  • May 23, 661

    Umayyad Dynasty

    Umayyad Dynasty
    Capital city is Damascus, they relied on the local to run things around the city. Sniites thought this dishonored Muhammad.
  • Jan 23, 662

    Around this time

    Around this time
    Around this time is when they split because they didnt know how should be the new Caliph. THe 2 groups are called Sunni and Sniites. The Sunni's felt that the caliph should lead Muslim community and not a religious authority. The Sniites thought that the caliph should be a descendant of Fathima.
  • Jan 23, 732

    Battle of Tours

    Battle of Tours
    Battle of Tours begins in France, when they move into French territory. The Franks stop Muslim advancements.
  • Jan 23, 750

    Umayyad Dynasty ends and Abbassid Dynasty takes over

    Umayyad Dynasty ends and Abbassid Dynasty takes over
    Abbassid Dynasty takes control on Damascus. They kill the Umayyad family. They thought that every leader should be an Arab. Capital city is Baghdad. Persian traditions influenced the area and they were an Islamic religion.