DuPree F Muslim Civilizations

  • Recieving Messages from God
    Jan 1, 613

    Recieving Messages from God

    This date was when Muhammad started to spread the word that he was recieving messages from God. This event is significant because this is when Muhammad starts to spread messages about how there is only one God. This is also when he realizes he is a prophet just like for example, Peter.
  • Off to Medina
    Jan 1, 622

    Off to Medina

    This event is significant because this is when Muhammad and his followers leave for Medina from Mecca because of him insulting the Pagan Arabs. He thought they were not living correctly becasue of their beliefs in false gods. Pagan Arabs began to persecute those who believed in the same as Muhammad and they wanted to escape the harsh punishment. It also marks year one on the Islamic calendar.
  • Conquering Mecca
    Jul 1, 630

    Conquering Mecca

    This event is important because Muhammad is able to go back to his hometown after he left for Medina. Muhammad and his followers won the war against the Bedouins in this year.
  • Muhammad
    Jul 8, 632

    Muhammad

    This year is significant because this is the year Muhammad died. It also started divisions after he passed away because of disagreements of who should become successor.
  • Aug 23, 634

    Abu Bakr

    This year is significant because this is the year that Abu Bakr dies. He was the father-in-law to Muhammad and was the successor after he too passed away. He was also a calipher.
  • Conquering Egypt
    Jan 1, 642

    Conquering Egypt

    This event is significant because it shows how strong the Arabs were becoming and they were able to start conquering other civilizations/empires.
  • Persians Falls to Arabs
    Jan 1, 651

    Persians Falls to Arabs

    This date is significant because the internal problems with the Persian Empire weakened so much that the Arabs were able to take over.
  • Apr 23, 661

    Uyammad Caliphate

    This event is significant becaise this is when the new empire Uyammad Caliphate empire is established.
  • Entering Spain
    Jan 1, 711

    Entering Spain

    This event is significant because this is when Muslims sarted to enter Spain and shows that Muslims were spreading throughout the world. The spread of Muslims was getting larger by moving and entering to Spain.
  • Reaching Morocco

    Reaching Morocco

    This event is significant because after Muhammad's death, the spread of Muslims was incredible. They started to spread to Morcoo during this year and the spread of the religion became larger.