World History: Islam

Birth of Muhammad in Mecca

570

Muhammad comes from a noble family and is well-known for his honesty and upright character. He is the main prophet of Islam and is the one to bring about the Islamic religion. (http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/teach/muslims/timeline.html)

Islams Migration to Medina

Jan 1, 622

After enduring persecution in Mecca, Muhammad and his followers migrate to the nearby town of Yathrib (later to be known as Medina), where the people there accepted Islam. This marks the "hijrah" or "emigration," and the beginning of the Islamic calendar. In Medina, Muhammad establishes an Islamic state based on the laws revealed in the Quran and the inspired guidance coming to him from God.(http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/teach/muslims/timeline.html)

Islam is Kicked out of Israel

Jan 1, 1949

The state of Israel is created. Some Palestinian and Lebanese refugees flee to the United States, among them, Muslims and Christians. After WWII everyone felt bad about the Jews and gave them there homeland, Israel. This kicked out thousands of Muslims from the place they call home too. (http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/teach/muslims/timeline.html)