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He was born in Mecca. The exact date of his birth is widely debated. Muhammad was believed to a prophet sent from God. Regarded as the founder of Islam.
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He lived in Mecca for roughly 52 years.
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He saw his first vision in Hira, a cave near Mecca. He was visited by the Arch-angel Gabriel.
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Muhammad secretly snuck his followers out of Mecca. They migrated 200 miles north to Medina. They left after he was warned about a plot to assasinate him.
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The expansion of Islam and Muslim power through military conquest. They were told to slay those who did not believe in their god, Allah.
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When Muhammad dies, Abu Bakr is chosen as caliph.
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Uthman is the third caliph. The Quran is the main religious text for Muslims. They believe it was verbally given to Muhammad by God.
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Fought between Muslims and the Franks. Overall it was a loss for the Muslims. This prevented Islam from becoming the main religion in Europe.
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Lasted until February 10th. Done by Mongol troops to overtake the city. It marked the end of the Abbasid caliphate and the Islamic Golden Age.
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He was one of the last descendants of Muhammad. He is important for refusing to pledge his allegiance to Yazid I. He was beheaded at the Battle of Karbala. His death marked the beginning of the Shi'at Ali.
