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Origins of Islam

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Prophet Muhammad begins to receive "divine revelations" in Mecca

  • Period: 610 BCE to 632 BCE

    Islamic Origins