-
Muhammad died in 632. The Muslim community was
centered at Madina where some tribes were Muslims, and the
others such as Christians and Jews already signed treaties to have a peaceful coexistence. At this time the Muslim community elected Abu Bakr the successor. -
Successors of Muhammed Abu Bakr and Umar (644), fought to get tribal control back and then expand the Empire into present Gulf States - Yemen and Hadramaut. Arabs were forced
turn from their practices and follow the Islamic way of life. -
Palestine and Iraq were under Islamic rule with Egypt and Syria converted by 641.
-
Iran became the first non-Arab country to come under the Islamic Empire in 650.
-
Islam spread across northern Africa
-
Spain and India began to see a Muslim presence. Eventually, the entire Peninsula is controlled by Islam.
-
The Islamic Empire spread into Central Asia around 750.
-
Islam grew swiftyly after Muhammad's passing.. The development of local dynasties took place to include: The Abbasids-ruling Baghdad from 750 to 1258 and some of Cairo from 1261 to 1517, The Umayyads- ruling in Spain from 756 to 1031, and the Fatimids- ruling Egypt from 909 to 1171.
-
Jerusalem is taken from the Muslims for a short period, but eventually the Muslims defeat the European Crusaders and regain control.
-
Islam influence is seen Asia. Islam is taught to Malaysian traders when they interact with Muslims.
-
The Mongols overthrew the Abbasids in Baghdad during an invasion.
