Imgres

Islam Amelia Wyckoff

  • Muhammad's Revelation
    Jan 1, 610

    Muhammad's Revelation

    Muhammad's Revelation was when the archangel Gabriel spoke to Muhammad. This was ultimately when Islam was created, and this interaction was later written down into the Quran, considered the direct word of God.
  • The Hijra
    Jan 1, 622

    The Hijra

    The Hijra was when Muhammad, after being threatened, left Mecca with his followers and went to Medina. This was important because it allows Muhammad to form a more organized religion without fear of persecution. It is also year one on the Islamic calendar.
  • Mecca Surrenders to Medina
    Jan 1, 630

    Mecca Surrenders to Medina

    This marked the start of a new time for Islam, as it was now the dominating force in it's region and was spreading. Also, Muhammad spared his Meccan enemies, showing forgiveness and mercy, important values of Islam. He also destroyed all of the pagan idols in the Kabaa, again boosting Islam's image.
  • Assassination of Uthman
    Jun 17, 656

    Assassination of Uthman

    Uthman was the third caliph after Muhammad, and when he was assassinated it started the division between the Shi'ites and Sunnis as they fought over the succession.