Islam

By JenniferRGant
  • 570

    Muhammad is born

  • Jan 1, 610

    Gabriel visits Muhammad

    According to the Muslims he was visited by the angel Gabriel and told to call his people to the worship of God.
  • Jan 1, 622

    Muslims Migrate to Yathrib

    After enduring persecution in Mecca, Muhammad and his followers go to Yathrib where the people accepted Islam.
  • Jan 1, 630

    Muhammad returns to Mecca

    With many followers in tow he peacefully reenters Mecca and eventually the people of Mecca accept Islam. Muhammad clears the Kaaba out of all idols and images so the people will focus on God only.
  • Jan 1, 633

    Muhammad dies

    After a prolonged illness Muhammad succumbs to the illness and dies.
  • Jan 1, 638

    Muslims enter Sham

    The area in north Arabia that is now Syria, Palestine, Lebanon and Iraq.
  • Jan 1, 641

    Muslims enter Egypt and rout Byzantine army.

  • Jan 1, 655

    Islam begins to spread to North Africa

  • Jan 1, 711

    Muslims spread into Spain and India.

  • Jan 1, 732

    Muslims are defeated in France

    At Potiers in France by Charles Martel
  • Jan 1, 750

    Abbasids take over rule from the Umayyads

    This shifts the power into Baghdad.
  • Jan 1, 1000

    Islam is continuing to spread throughout Africa.

    It makes it to Nigeria which serves as a trading liaison between north and south Africa.
  • Jan 1, 1099

    European crusaders take back Jerusalem

    Muslims had ruled it and eventually took control of Jerusalem back.
  • Jan 1, 1120

    Islam spreads further into Asia

  • Muslim slaves

    Approximately 30% of slaves sold to America are Muslims.