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Origins of Islam

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  • 632 BCE

    Muhammad dies after making numerous agreements with tribal leaders across the Arabian Peninsula to pledge allegiance to the Islamic religion

    Muhammad dies after making numerous agreements with tribal leaders across the Arabian Peninsula to pledge allegiance to the Islamic religion
  • 632 BCE

    Abu Bakr, close associate to Muhammad, chosen as next Caliph (successor)

    Abu Bakr, close associate to Muhammad, chosen as next Caliph (successor)
  • 629 BCE

    Muhammad regains control of Mecca after armed conflict between the Meccans and Jewish tribes of Medina broke out

    Muhammad regains control of Mecca after armed conflict between the Meccans and Jewish tribes of Medina broke out
  • 622 BCE

    Muhammad forced to leave Mecca due to his monotheistic preachings. Taken in by citizens of Medina.

    Muhammad forced to leave Mecca due to his monotheistic preachings. Taken in by citizens of Medina.
  • 610 BCE

    Prophet Muhammad begins to receive "divine revelations" in Mecca

    Prophet Muhammad begins to receive "divine revelations" in Mecca
  • Period: 610 BCE to 632 BCE

    Islamic Origins