Islam Timeline

  • 500

    Beginning of Ghana's Trading Empire

    Nok uses iron tools
    Iron farming utensils --> increased farming productions --> increased populations --> grow into cities --> trade (civilization)
  • 570

    Muhammed's Birth

    Muhammed was born in Makkah. His mom sent him to live with a nomad family. He was the starter of the religion of Islam.
  • Jan 1, 600

    Eastern Roman Empire - Now Known As The Byzantine Empire (600 CE - 800 CE)

    Eastern Roman Empire --> Byzantine Empire
  • Mar 16, 600

    600 - 900 CE

    Spread of Islam in Africa -(700)-
    Muslims settle in Kumbi -(Muslims settle in Kumbi)-
  • Jan 1, 610

    Muhammed's Marriage

    Muhammed (25 years old) got married to Khadijah. They had children, but only Fatimah had children, which continued their bloodline.
  • Jan 1, 613

    Muhammed's Followers

    Muhammed preached to other Makkans. He started to have followers called Muslims.
  • Jan 1, 622

    Muhammed's Journey: The Hijrah

    Muhammed and his followers left on a journey called the "Hijrah". This became the first year in the Muslim calendar.
  • Jan 1, 624

    Muslims VS. Makkans

    There were a lot of fighting between the Muslims and the Makkans.
  • Jan 1, 632

    Muhammed's Last Pilgrimage

    Muhammed led his last pilgrimage. In Mukkah, he delivered his Last Sermon. He told Muslims to be faithful to their community and be kind to others.
  • Jan 1, 634

    Islamic Empire Conquered Syria

    The Islamic Empire conquered Syria in 634 CE.
  • Jan 1, 642

    Conquered Egypt

    They conquered Egypt.
  • Jan 1, 644

    Conquered Africa

    They conquered Africa in 644 CE.
  • Jan 1, 670

    Conquered Persia Inca (Middle East)

    They conquered Persia Inca (Middle East) in 670 CE.
  • Jan 1, 671

    Lost Attack on Constantinople

    They lost on their attack on Constantinople in 671 CE.
  • Jan 1, 700

    700 - 900 CE

    Trans-Saharan Trade
  • Jan 1, 711

    Conquered Spain

    They conquered Spain in 711 CE.
  • Jan 1, 732

    Battle of the Porters - France

    They lost on the Battle of the Porters in France in 732 CE.
  • Jan 1, 750

    Abbassids Conquer Umayyads (Baghdad)

    The Abbassids Conquer the Umayyads in Baghdad in 750 CE.
  • Jan 1, 770

    Umayyad Dynasty at Cordolba, Spain

    The Umayyad Dynasty in Cordolba, Spain in 770 CE.
  • Jan 1, 1100

    Ghana Under Muslim Control

    Ghana dominates trade routes
    Almoraud's conquer Kumbi -(1076 CE)
  • Jan 1, 1200

    End of Ghana's Trading Empire

    From 1100 - 1200, this was when Ghana was weakened from under Muslim control.
  • Jan 1, 1240

    1240 CE

    Mande conquers Kumbi -(1240 CE)-
  • Jan 1, 1240

    Mali (1240 - 1400)

    1312 CE - Mansa Musa
    1350 CE - Timbuktu
    1352 CE - Ibn Battate: trader and historian
  • Jan 1, 1400

    Songhai (1400 - 1550)

    1480 CE - Sunhil Ali: military leader
  • Askia Mohammed Toure

    Askia Mohammed Toure - 1490
  • Muhammed Praying

    Muhammed went to pray in a cave and he recieved a message from God to become a prophet. It let him start Islam.
  • 639 - 708 CE

    Muslims conquered North Africa
  • Ghana's Golden Age (800 - 1100 CE)

    Ghana's Golden Age
    (800 - 1100 CE)
  • The Islamic Empire Conquered Jerusalem

    They conquered Jerusalem.
  • Dome of the Rock Build in Jerusalem

    They conquered Dome of the Rock Build in Jerusalem in 680 CE.