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570
Muhammad was born
Muhammad the prophet was born in Mecca. -
Period: 570 to Jun 8, 632
Muhammad's Life
Muhammad was a prophet who taught the religion of Islam -
Period: Jan 1, 622 to Jan 1, 750
Expansion of Islam
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Jun 8, 632
Muhammad Died
Muhammad, a great prophet, finally dies in Medina. He had been ruling for so long, it will take a long time to choose a new leader. -
Jun 9, 632
Abu Bakr is Caliph
Abu Bakr is appointed Caliph to rule over the Islamic empire. He unified and expanded the empire. -
Jan 1, 634
Abu Bakr Dies
Abu Bakr dies and Caliph Umar takes his place. -
Jan 1, 634
Umar is Caliph
Umar is appointed Caliph and rules over a large empire -
Jan 1, 644
Umar dies, Uthman is appointed Caliph.
When Umar dies, Uthman is appointed Caliph, who creates a single Quran to follow. -
Jan 1, 656
Uthman is assassinated, Ali is appointed Caliph
Uthman is assassinated, Ali becomes the next Caliph. -
Jan 1, 661
Ali is Assassinated
Ali, unfortunately reaches the same fate as Uthman and is assassinated. -
Jan 1, 750
Islamic Empire reaches a large size
The Islamic Empire stretches from the Atlantic Ocean to India -
Dome of the Rock is Built
The Dome of the Rock is built, representing where Muhammad rose to the heavens and where Abraham was ready to sacrifice his son.