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Muhammad was a key person in the Islam religion. He was born in approximately 570, but the exact date is unknown.
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Muhammad was visited by the angel, Gabriel, at the age of 40. This took place within a cave in Mecca and Muhammad was told to worship Allah.
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The people of Medina accepted Islam, creating the beginning of the religion's calendar.
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With many followers, Muhammad traveled to Mecca, where eventually everyone accepted Islam as their own religion.
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Muhammad dies after receiving a life-threatening illness.
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After Muhammad's death, it is questioned who will take his position. Eventually a close friend, Abu Bakr, continues Muhammad's legacy.
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The official Islam language becomes Arabic.
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The Crusaders attempted to take Jerusalem, but the land was regained by the Muslims.
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Saladin declares himself the ruler of Egypt and Syria.
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No one is in power anymore, allowing people to peacefully return to Islam.
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The Ottoman Empire begins to form and become known. This allows it to start a powerful reign.