Islam Expansion

By Nosa Egbon
  • 634 BCE

    Umar

    He was the second leader after Abu Bakr. It was similar how Abu Bakr and Umar was both father-in-law to Muhammad. He was a skillful military leader and took over parts of the Byzantine Empire. He was intelligent organizer with his role establishing policies and institution that strengthen the empire for centuries. As a muslim they thought that Umar was cruel, but honored with fairness.
  • Jun 8, 632

    Muhammad's death

    During 632, after he died, his message was increasing, but they didn't who should be their leader of their faith and their leader of Muhammad's political state. Ever since Muhammad died Muslims doesn't to give charity to the poor, tribes he've converted fell away.
  • Nov 10, 632

    Abu Bakr

    He was one of the original followers, who was a trusted friend to Muhammad. Abu Bakr was the caliph and their was named the caliphate. His first duty was to reunite the community because he was realizing it was falling apart. Many Arab tribes refused to follow Abu Bakr because they wanted to see Muhammad himself, so Abu Bakr invaded their tribes, to get back their support,then after the Riddah wars he invaded areas beyond the Arabian empire.
  • Nov 12, 633

    Riddah Wars

    The Riddah wars was a multiple event problem between Muslims and Arabs after Muhammad died.Once,Abu Bakr(father-in-law of Muhammad) was the leader of Muslims after Muhammad died, Arabs refused to follow him, so Abu Bakr fought against them to attain their support. Where they battle was known as the Garden of Death. He was successful, reunited the Arabs and the muslim region, and invaded area past the Arabian Peninsula.
  • Nov 12, 644

    Uthman

    He was the third leader of “The Four Righteous Caliphs” who married two of Muhammad's daughter. When he was king of the royal office, he extend the Islamic Empire including Iran, North Africa, and the Caucuses. His family members was positioned in power based on authority.Many of his people was furious and spreading lies about the family members. He was assassinated during 656.
  • Nov 12, 661

    Umayyad Dynasty

    It was the first incredible Islamic dynasty. The extended to Spain, North Africa, and parts of Central Asia, basically doubling the empire. They fell from rebels and invaded by the Abbasid dynasty until 1258.
  • Nov 12, 750

    Interactions with the Persian Empire

    It started as “The Four Righteous Caliphs,”(Muhammad's accomplishments) successfully extended the empire and attacking other empires. The Persian empire was 2nd empire they attacked. at 750, completely defeated the Persian empire.
  • Nov 12, 750

    Abbasid Dynasty

    The Abbasid dynasty was one of the most important dynasties after Muhammad's death. They decided to extend through the west side which includes Europe, the Mediterranean, and North Africa. After that they decided to extend to the east and making their capital Baghdad. During 1258, they were conquered by Mongols.