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570
Birth of Muhammed
The birth of Islamic Prophet Muhammed. -
Apr 6, 610
Muhammed speaks to Gabriel
Muhammed has a vision of Gabrel who tells him to speak the word of Allah(Date is speculated seeing as Muhammed was 40 at the time). Gabriel's word as sent from god was summarized as the Quran. -
Apr 6, 622
Muhammed Hijra
Muhammed flees Mecca because of threats against his life. His view of the world conflicted with Meccan Society. -
Jun 8, 632
Death of Muhammed
Islamic Prophet Muhammed Dies in Arabia(Modern Day Saudi Arabia). A problem arose as to who would succeed him arose. -
Jun 8, 632
Caliph Abu Bakr
Abu Bakr is accepted as Muhammed's Successor. Solves the problem of as to who should succeed Muhammed. -
Apr 6, 656
Start of Caliph Ali's Reign
Ali was the cousin of Muhammed. His caliphy caused a split in Islam resulting in Sunni and Shi'a Islam. He is respected in the Islamic community as being devote and a great leader. -
Nov 7, 656
Battle of The Camel
The Battle of The Camel is often seen as the cause of a split between Sunni and Shi'a. This started because Aisha wanted Abu Bakr as Caliph in order to bring the Killer of Uthman to Justice. -
Apr 6, 661
End of Caliph Ali's reign/Death
Ali is assainated(stabbed) by Abd-al-Rahman whle praying in a Mosque in Kufa(Iraq). -
Apr 6, 661
Ummayadd Dynasty
The Ummayadds come to power in 661(Major Caliphate). They are descendents of Uthman and their first capital is in Damascus(Syria). -
Apr 6, 750
Fall of the Ummayadds
The Ummayadds are overthrown by the Abbasidds. -
Apr 6, 750
Rise of the Abbasidd
The Ummayyads are overthrown by the Abbassids. As Saffah installed as king with new capital in Kufa. -
Apr 6, 1096
First Crusade
The Crusades started as a request from Byzantines for help. The Crusaders sacked the Middle East and captured Israel(Christian holy land) -
Apr 6, 1099
End of First Crusade
Crusaders are pushed back to Europe. -
Marriage to Khadejah
Muhammed marries Khadejah. Khadejah was a rich caravan merchant in Mecca and she was also very respected as a woman. -
Abbasid House of Wisdom
The House of Wisdom is founded by Caliph Al-Rashid. It was a place where the smartest minds of the middle east would come to solve problems in the field of science. All were welcomed. -
Abbasids move the islamic capitial
The Abbasids move the capitial to Baghdad.
