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IMPORTANT TIMELINE INFO!
These dates are not exact! Some of these vary depending on where you get your infomation, but they are generally right. Small and unimportant battles that did not directly impact the spread of the Musllim religion are not included in this timeline. These dates are only the basic important dates in the Muslim history that DIRECTLY impact the spread of the religion. -
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The Birth of Mohammed
Mohammed's birth into a poor Meccan family -
Jan 1, 610
Mohammed Receives the Koran
Mohammed claims to have received the first revelation of the Koran from the archangel Gabriel. -
Period: Jan 1, 610 to Jan 1, 612
Mohammed Preaches the Koran
Mohammed starts to preach the Koran oh his closest friends and familly. The first muslims are converted. -
Jan 1, 613
Public Preaching
Mohammed begins to preach the Koran to the public without serious notice from anyone. -
Period: Jan 2, 613 to Jan 1, 615
Meccans Take Notice
As Mohammed preaches to the Meccans, they begin to take serious notice and become hostile against him, trying to kill him. -
Jan 1, 622
The Travel to Medina
Mohammed and a few hundred Muslims go to Medina to escape the Meccans and the threat that they pose to Muslims. -
Jan 1, 630
The First Jihad
Mohammed and his Muslim followers travel back to Mecca after recieving praise from the Medinians to conquer it. Mecca surrenders to the Muslims without a fight and gives rights to them. -
Jan 1, 632
Mohammed's Death
Mohammed's death in Mecca, followed by much grieving from Muslims. -
Jan 1, 637
Muslims Capture Jerusalem and Antioch
The Muslims capture The holy city Jerusalem from the Jews as well as Antioch to claim as their own cities. -
Jan 1, 646
Muslims Capture the Port of Alexandria
The Muslims capture the port of Alexandria in Egypt. This opens up new pathways for them to enter new land and spread even faster. -
Jan 1, 651
Writing of the Koran
The 114-chapter Muslim holy book, the Koran, was written down nine years after Mohammed's death and remains today although modified over the years. -
Jan 1, 711
Crossing into Spain
The Muslims cross over into Spain at a rock they name "Gebel al-Tariq". They live in crypto-peace with the people there although they were really in charge. The place they crossed over at remains today, athough it is called The Rock of Gibraltar. -
Jan 1, 712
Muslims Capture Toledo
The Muslims in Spain capture Toledo, which solidifies their spot in the area. This also makes them more known and feared. -
Jan 1, 732
The Battle of Tours
The Battle of Tours between the Muslims in Spain and Charles Martel's army. The Muslims lose this battle, which prevents their entry into Europe and further spread of their religion. -
Jan 1, 969
Muslims Capture Egypt
The Muslims take complete control of Egypt and its people. They also moved there capital to Cairo in this year. -
Jan 1, 1069
Marrakesh Founded
Marrakesh, an important imperial city was founded, making the Muslims stronger than ever. -
Jan 1, 1099
Jerusalem Taken
Jerusalem was taken by Crusaders from the Muslims who used to rule it. This was significant because Jerusalem was a holy city to the Muslims. -
Jan 1, 1187
Jerusalem Taken back
The Muslim army takes back Jerusalem from the Crusaders, destroying their nation in other large battles. -
State of Israel Created
The state of Israel was created essentially overnight. This caused chaos in the Muslim world because the Israelites now owned half of Jerusalem and want to remove the mosque built on their old temple's plot to rebuild their temple. The Muslims are constantly attacking Israel with missiles, bombs, and gunfire, althouh the Jews in Israel are less aggresive and do not fight back very much, making anti-missile systems for their defense and not to attack with.