World Cultures Timeline Assignment

By Tayyab
  • The Birth of Prophet Muhammad
    570

    The Birth of Prophet Muhammad

    Prophet Muhammad was born in the year 570 C.E in Mecca (the birthplace of prophet Muhammad and Islam itself).
  • The Start of Islam
    610

    The Start of Islam

    At the time Prophet Muhammad was 40 years old, he was visited by one of the angles whose name was Gabriel in a cave just near Mecca. Prophet Muhammad was told that he was Allah's Prophet. Gabriel then proceeded to tell Prophet Muhammad that he was asked to call his people so that they could worship Allah however, the people were opposed to the idea.
  • The Mark of Hijrah (Emigration)
    622

    The Mark of Hijrah (Emigration)

    After Prophet Muhammad left Yathrib with his fellow followers for requesting people to join Islam and beginning to face backlash, he and his fellow followers migrated to the nearest town, Yathrib.
  • Prophet Muhammad Returns to Mecca
    630

    Prophet Muhammad Returns to Mecca

    Prophet Muhammad returned to Mecca from Medina and brought along an immense group of his followers. He returned quietly and violence free.
  • The Death of Prophet Muhammad
    Jun 8, 632

    The Death of Prophet Muhammad

    Prophet Muhammad died upon his return to Medina at his wife's home after he fell sick for a couple of days at the age of 62 years old. A conflict arose within the Muslim community as to who was going to become the first caliph for Islam, so the community agreed upon choosing Prophet Muhammad's father-in-law and dear companion, Abu Bakr as the first caliph.
  • Islam Spreads
    655

    Islam Spreads

    Islam spreads throughout North America.
  • The Beginning of The Umayyad Rule
    661

    The Beginning of The Umayyad Rule

    During this year, the death of the fourth honorable caliph, Imam Ali occurred, and this had brought the ruling of the four honorable caliphs to an end. This also marked the beginning of the Umayyad Rule.
  • Islam Continues To Grow
    711

    Islam Continues To Grow

    Muslims began entering countries such as India in the east side and Spain in the west side.
  • The Umayyad's Lose Control of Power
    750

    The Umayyad's Lose Control of Power

    The Umayyad's lost their power to control the Islamic World and the power to rule was given over to the Abbasid's.
  • Islam Spreads Even More
    1000

    Islam Spreads Even More

    Islam was continuing to spread throughout Nigeria and the continent of Africa.
  • Islam Is Continuing To Rapidly Growing
    1120

    Islam Is Continuing To Rapidly Growing

    Islam is now spreading throughout Asia and the Malaysians traders are beginning to socialize and connect with Muslims to learn more about Islam.
  • The Nation of Islam Is Introduced To The United States

    The Nation of Islam Is Introduced To The United States

    In the year 1930, W. D. Fard introduced and established The Nation of Islam to the United States.
  • Wallace. D. Muhammad Takes Over The Nation of Islam

    Wallace. D. Muhammad Takes Over The Nation of Islam

    After the unfortunate death of Elijah Muhammad, his son Wallace.D.Muhammad took over the leadership for The Nation of Islam.
  • 9/11 Attacks on the Twin Towers

    9/11 Attacks on the Twin Towers

    On September 11th, 2001, a terrorists group attacked the Twin Towers in New York City, United States of America