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The Rise of The Islamic Empire

  • 570

    Muhammad is born in the city of Mecca.

  • 610

    Muhammad receives First Revelation on Mount Hira

  • 610

    Five Pillars of Islam

    Mohammed begins to have many revelations. These 5 pillars are the foundation and beliefs of a Muslims basic ways of life.
  • 622

    Start of Islamic Calendar

    Muhammad undertakes "Hegira". Departure from Mecca to Medina - "Consolidation of 1st Muslim Community.
  • 624

    "Battle of Badr"

    Victory is the turning point for Islam against ruling Quraysh Tribe
  • 627

    Battle of Trench

    Quraysh army is defeated at Medina by Muslim Force
  • 628

    Defeat of Jews at Khaybar Oasis

    Jews are confined to fort and agree to pay Muslims 1/3 of produce.
  • 629

    First Pilgrimage

    Mohammed embarks on his first pilgrimage to Mecca with his Muslim followers.
  • 630

    Conquest of Mecca

  • 632

    Farewell Hajj Pilgrimage

    This is only Hajj pilgrimage that Mohammed participates in
  • 632

    Death of Mohammed

    Mohammed dies in Medina. He is 62 years old.
  • Period: 632 to 634

    Abu Bakr

    1st Caliph - successor to Mohammed
  • Period: 634 to 644

    Umar succeeds Abu Bakr as Caliph

  • 637

    Invasion of Levant by Muslim force

  • 644

    Establishment of 1 "True" Quran

    Uthman - successor of Umar in 644 est. True Quran
  • 651

    Mesopotamia

    Muslims capture and take control of Mesopotamia