Expansion of Islam Final

  • 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

  • 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.

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