Islamic

Islam

By Hermela
  • Period: Jan 1, 600 to

    Timespan of Islam

  • Muhammad was visited by the angel Gabriel
    Jan 1, 610

    Muhammad was visited by the angel Gabriel

    Was told to recited verses. They were later put in the Quran
  • Muhammad began to preach in public
    Jan 1, 613

    Muhammad began to preach in public

    He was ignored and mocked. Gained a small following .
  • Jan 1, 615

    Muhammad's followers went to the Askumite Empire

    A small group went to make a colony. They were protected by the Ethiopian Christian emperor, Ashama ibn Abjar.
  • Muhammad and his followers moved to Medina
    Jun 17, 622

    Muhammad and his followers moved to Medina

    They moved to Medina from Mecca. It is called the Hijra. Hijra begins the Islamic calendar. Islam was accepted in Medina.
  • Muhammad dies
    Jun 8, 632

    Muhammad dies

    He was buried at his wife's house. The Mosque of the Prophet was made larger to include his tomb and then the Green Dome was built over the tomb.
  • Jan 1, 641

    Muslims move into Egypt

    This was after a conquest.
  • Jan 1, 655

    Islam starts spreading through northern Africa

  • Jan 1, 711

    Muslims take control of Iberian Peninsula

    Also enter India
  • Jan 1, 1000

    The spread of Islam continues in Africa

  • Crusaders take control of Jerusalem from Muslims
    Jun 7, 1099

    Crusaders take control of Jerusalem from Muslims

    Muslims regain control later on
  • Jan 1, 1120

    Spread of Islam grows in Asia

    traders talked to Muslims, who taught them about Islam
  • Ottamans take over Constantinople
    May 29, 1453

    Ottamans take over Constantinople

    They change the name to Istanbul. Ottamans practiced Islam

  • Around this time 30% of slaves from Africa are Muslim

  • Muslims go to the area north of Arabia

    Included Syria, Lebanon, and Iraq