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Jan 1, 600
The developement of Islam
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Mar 31, 600
Arabs in Israel
Arabs changed the name of Aelia Capitolina to Al- Quds meaning "holy". The dome of the Rock was built in Jerusalem. There was a time of peace in Jerusalem until the Muslims destroyed the church. -
Jan 1, 632
Death of Muhammad
The death of Muhammad caused a big challenge in the Muslim community about who would lead the group and keep it unified -
Jan 1, 632
Abu Bakr-caliph
Abu Bakr was the first caliph chosen by Muhammad because he was his relative and an early convert. He expanded the Muslim community, established the 5 pillars, unified everyone and kept faithful to Muhammad. -
Jan 1, 634
Umar- caliph
Umar was the second caliph chosen by Abu Bakr. Umar saw the world as two different parts, Dar al Islam and Dar El Harb. Dar al Islam was where Islam was practiced and Dar el Hard was where Islam did not exist. Umar expanded the Umah and gave more structure to the government. -
Jan 1, 637
The early victory against the Persian forces in Iraq
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Jan 1, 642
Victory over the Persian empire complete
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Jan 1, 644
Uthman
Uthman was the third caliph and was selected because he was Muhammads son in law. While he was leader, it was peaceful but there were financial problems. Uthman compiled the definitive version of the Qur-An which were Muhammads revelations. Uthman was eventually murdered -
Jan 1, 700
Muslim Spain
The Umayyad Dynasty was conqured by the Abbasid Dynasty and the Umayyad rulers fled to Spain. They settled in Spain -
Jan 1, 711
From Morroco- gain control of Spain
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Jan 1, 711
Golden Age
Libraries, colleges, pulic baths were established. Literature, poetry, architecture flourished. They had advancements in medicine, law, and agriculture. Cordoba was their grand city. They had 21 suburbs, 500 mosques, 300 public baths and 70 libraries. -
Jan 1, 732
Attempt to invade stopped by Charles the Hammer at Tours
Charlemagne failed attempt to drive Muslims from Spain,
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Jan 1, 750
The Abbasid Dynasty
The Abbasid dynasty moved their capital to Baghdad. The Abbasids compiled a code of law- the Sharlah, which was a guideline of Muslims of how to get to heaven. They created a sophisticated banking system and encouraged building of libraries and universities. They also learned to make paper from the Chinese and translated work into Arabic. They excelled in the learning of medicine, astronomy and math and made navigation and sailing techniques. The Abbasids ended in corruption. -
Mar 31, 756
Umayyad state founded
The Umayyad state was founded by Abd-Al-Rahman in Cordoba. -
Jan 1, 1260
Mamluk Turks gain control over Jeruslaem
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Jan 1, 1492
The Muslims are expelled from Spain by Ferdinand and Isabella
Ferdinand and Isabella expelled anyone who was not Christian from Spain. -
Mar 31, 1500
Otoman Empire gains control over Israel
They controled the city until World War I -
Brittish take over after World War 1
Brittish control Israel -
Israel becomes a state
After World War I, Israel becomes a state. -
The Umayyad Dynasty
The Umayyads capital was in Damascus, Syria. The Umayyads made many achievements. The Umayyads made a tax system for all Muslims, non- Muslims and converts. They created a coinage uniform throughout the empire. The Umayyads made canals, irrigation systems and mosques. They established Arabic as an official language and made the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem. The Umayyads were weakened by discontent and were taken over by the Abbasids.
