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570
Muhammad is born
Muhammad is born in Mecca. He comes from a noble family and is well-known for his honesty and upright character. He was born i a low-level merchant and worked his way up with his honesty and upright character -
Period: 570 to
Islamic Empire
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Jan 1, 610
Angel Gabriel visits Muhammad
In 610 C.E. Muhammad, who at the time was 40 years of age, was visited by the angel Gabriel. At the cave where he is visited, he is told by the angel that he is God's and the first words of the Quran. He relays these words to Muslims and tell them to worship this one God but people then began to persecute him and his followers -
Jan 1, 622
Muhammad travels to Medina
After Being tortured in Mecca, Muhammad travels to Medina with his followers where most people there accepted the religion and converted. Muhammad also established laws there based on the Quran and later on invited other tribes to the Islamic culture. -
Jan 1, 630
Muhammad Returns
After Muhammad gains followers in Medina, they all return back to Mecca with an accepting mindset and eventually convinces all of the citizens to accept Islamis faith. He then changes the whole city so that it can be dedicated to one God. -
Jan 1, 633
Muhammad dies
After a prolonged illness, Muhammad passes away. As a result, The Muslim community elected Abu Bakr, his father-in-law, as the new caliph. -
Jan 1, 641
Muslims Moving
Muslims move into Egypt and conquer the Byzantine army. They also considered moving in further to the people of the Byzantine Empire. -
Jan 1, 655
Islam Spreads
During 655, Islam begins to spread specifically throughout North Africa. -
Jan 1, 661
Imam Ali is Killed
In 661, Imam Ali is killed, bringing to an end the rule of the four "righteous caliphs": Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, and Ali. This also marks the beginning of the Umayyad rule -
Jan 1, 711
Muslims Expanding
In 711, the Muslims moved into Spain in the west and India in the east. Islamic control at this point controlled almost all of the Iberian Peninsula. -
Jan 1, 732
Muslims Defeated
In 732, Muslims are defeated at Potiers in France by Charles Martel. -
Jan 1, 750
Baghdad Gains Power
In 750, the Umayyads were taken over by the Abbasids. As a result, the power then shifts to Baghdad. -
Jan 1, 1000
MUSLIMS IN INDIA- Islam Spreads Even More
Islam spreaded through the continent of Africa in 1000, including Nigeria, which served as a trading central between northern and central Africa. -
Jan 1, 1095
Jerusalem is Captured
In 1095, European Crusaders take Jerusalem from the Muslims. Eventually Muslims defeat the Crusaders and regain control of the holy land. -
Jan 1, 1100
MUSLIMS IN INDIA- Islamic Rule is Weakened
In 1100, the Islamic rule was weakended due to the struggles among Islamic rulers and Christion crusades. -
Jan 1, 1120
Islam Continues to Spread
In 1120, Islam continued to spread throughout Asia. In addition, Malaysian traders came in contact with Muslims who taught them about Islam and their culture, -
Jan 1, 1206
MUSLIMS IN INDIA- Genghiz Khan Becomes Ruler
In 1206, Genghis Khan was proclaimed ruler of all Mongols. The empire grew rapidly under his rule and then under the rule of his descendants, who sent invasions in every direction. -
Jan 1, 1299
Ottoman State is Formed
In 1299, The earliest Ottoman state is formed in Anatolia, Turkey. -
Jan 1, 1300
OTTOMAN- Ottoman's Capture
The 1300's were the years that the Ottoman Empire chose to start capturing. During these years they captured Bursa and Iznik and also moved into Europe. Later on the empire took control of the Balkans. -
Jan 1, 1398
MUSLIMS IN INDIA- Timur's Armies
Timur's armies were feared throughout Asia, Africa, and Europe, sizable parts of which were laid waste by his campaigns. Scholars estimate that his military campaigns caused the deaths of 17 million people. -
Jan 1, 1453
Ottomans Conquer and Rename
In 1453, the Ottomans conquer Constantinople, seat of the Ottoman Empire, and rename the city Istanbul. -
Jan 1, 1500
SAFAVID- Adopt Part of Islam
By 1500 the Safavids had adopted the Shi'a branch of Islam and were eager to advance Shi'ism by military means.They had great devotion for their leader as a religious leader and perfect guide as well as a military chieftain, and they viewed their leaders position as rightly passed from father to son. -
Jan 1, 1520
OTTOMAN- Suleiman the Magnificent
From 1520 to 1566, Suleiman the Magnificant personaly led Ottoman armies in conquering the Christian states of Belgrade, Rhodes, as well as most of Hungary. He also helped the Ottoman Empire reach its Golden Age with their artistic, literary, and architectural advancements. -
Jan 1, 1526
MUSLIMS IN INDIA- Babur's Victory
Babur's victory at Panipat in 1526 established the Mughal Empire and ended the reign of the Delhi Sultanate. -
Jan 1, 1529
OTTOMAN- Siege of Vienna
1529 was the first attempt by the Ottoman Empire, led by Suleiman the Magnificent, to capture the city of Vienna, Austria. This siege marked the maximum expansion of the Ottoman Empire. -
Jan 1, 1556
MUSLIMS IN INDIA- The Reign of Akbar
Akbar was an ambitious and noble commander who built the largest army ever in the history of the Mughal empire. He also encouraged contact between Muslims and Hindus in society. -
SAFAVID- Shah Abbas l
From 1588 to 1629 Shah Abbas l was king of the Safavid dynasty in Persia. Shah Abbas strengthened the Safavid dynasty and also promoted commerce and the arts, so that Persian artistic achievement reached a high point during his reign. -
OTTOMAN- Muhammad Abd al-Wahhab Rejects Sufism
In the 1700's, Muhammad Abd al-Wahhab rejects Sufism and all innovation. Founds what becomes the Saudi Arabian kingdom. Hindus regain power from Mughals in northern India. -
SAFAVID- Dynasty Collapsed
In 1722, the Safavid Dynasty was invaded and taken over by the afhgans. The Afghan Shahs controlled the state and foreign policy, and could levy taxes and make secular laws. -
MUSLIMS IN INDIA- Indian Rebellion
In 1857, a rebellion that began as a small mutiny led to many more mutinys which eventually led to a serioues threat to companys in regions that contained fighting. -
Muslims Expand
In 638, Muslims enter the area north of Arabia, known as "Sham," including Syria, Palestine, Lebanon and Iraq. -
Harun al-Rashid
Al-Rashid ruled from 786 to 809, and his time was marked by scientific, cultural, and religious prosperity. Harun al-Rashid was also the fifth Caliph -
Perfectus is Executed
Perfectus, who is a Christian priest, was executed after he refuses to take back insults he said toward the prophet Muhammad. Numerous other priests, monks, and laity would follow as Christians became caught up in a zest for martyrdom.
