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At age 40 while in a cave near Mecca, Muhammad is believed to have a visit from the angel, Gabriel, who recites the first revelations of the Quran and tells him that he is to be a prophet of God. Muhammad then tells his people to worship his one true God, but he and his followers are persecuted.
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After being persecuted in Mecca, Muhammad and his followers move to modern day Medina where he establishes an Islamic state based on the commands shown in the Quran and the guidance coming to him from God. Eventually he begins to invite other nations to Islam.
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Muhammad returns peacefully to Mecca and eventually all of the city accepts Islam. All idols are cleared away and worship is redirected to God.
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After a prolonged sickness, Muhammad dies and the Muslim community elects his father-in-law as his successor.
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Muslims enter Spain and almost the entire Iberian Peninsula is eventually under Islamic control.
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Muslims are defeated at Potiers in France by Charles Martel
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Islam begins to spread through Africa, including Nigeria, which served as a trading liaison between the northern and central areas of Africa.
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European Crusaders take Jerusalem from the Muslims. Muslims eventually defeat the Europeans and regain control of their holy land.
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Malaysian merchants interact with Muslims who teach them about Islam.
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The earliest Ottoman state is formed in Anatolia, Turkey.
