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500
The begginging
Islam began in 500 C.E. and ran until about 732 C.E. -
Period: 500 to Dec 31, 732
Islamic rule
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570
Birth of Muhammad
Muhammad was bourn in Mecca around ths time -
May 2, 610
Quran
The revelation of the Quran -
May 2, 610
Creation of the Qu'ran
When Muhammad was meditating and the angle Gabrelle speaks to Muhammad, Said to be the creation/beggining of the Qu'ran. Was written while Muhammad was alive unlike many other sacrid books.
The basics of Islam: (3 Main sections)
-Qu'ran:
-Sunna: The actions of Muhamad (durring his life)
-Hadith: The sayings of Muhammad* and his companions
These 3 create Shari'a, goal is not to be punnished, but forgiveness for those who repent. Punishement determind on clear evidence -
May 2, 622
Muhammads Journey
Journey from Mecca to Yathrib and marks the rise of Islam -
May 2, 622
Muslim Calendar
This marks the first year of the Muslim calendar -
May 2, 622
Hija
ride cammels to... -
May 2, 630
Muhammad Returnes from Mecca
This is when he distroyed the idols in the Kaaba -
May 2, 630
Hajj
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May 2, 632
Muhammads Death
Muhammad passed away in 632 -
May 2, 711
Expansion
Expanded North into France -
May 2, 732
Battle of Tours
Stopped Muslims advance to Europe, Muslims defeated -
May 2, 732
Journey to France
Arabs journied to France, were stopped by Charles Martel and a Frankish force at Poitiers -
May 2, 750
Trading
Between 750 and 1350, built a vast trading network acroos the Muslim world. Had a lot of good trade. 6th century, crossroad of trade(Arabia).
Mecca became the center of trade in the Middle East. Many wew already going to worship idols. Tourism -
Marraige
Muhammad Married Khadija -
Death of Muhammads Wife
Death of wife, Khadija
