Islam

Golden age of islam

By amelya.m
  • Muhammad is born in the city of Mecca
    570

    Muhammad is born in the city of Mecca

  • The religion of Islam begins when Muhammad receives the first revelations of the Quran
    610

    The religion of Islam begins when Muhammad receives the first revelations of the Quran

  • Hijrah
    622

    Hijrah

    Muhammad and his followers move to Medina to escape persecution in Mecca whis is known as the "Hijrah" and marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar.
  • Muhammad returns to Mecca
    630

    Muhammad returns to Mecca

    Muhammad returns to Mecca and gains control of the city. Mecca becomes the center of the Islamic world.
  • beginning of the Rashidun Caliphate
    632

    beginning of the Rashidun Caliphate

    Muhammad dies and Abu Bakr succeeds Muhammad as leader of the Islam faith. He is the first of the four "Rightly Guided" Caliphs. This also marks the beginning of the Rashidun Caliphate.
  • Umar becomes the second Caliph
    635

    Umar becomes the second Caliph

    Umar becomes the second Caliph. The Islamic Empire expands during his rule to include much of the Middle East including Iraq, Egypt, Syria, and part of North Africa.