World History: Islam

  • Birth of Muhammad in Mecca
    570

    Birth of Muhammad in Mecca

    Muhammad is born and comes from a noble family and is well-known for his upright character and honesty. He is the main prophet of Islam and started the Islamic state.
  • Islam's migration to Medina , Islam takes off
    Jan 1, 622

    Islam's migration to Medina , Islam takes off

    After enduring persecution in Mecca, Muhammad and his followers migrate to Medina, where the people there accepted Islam. This marks the "hijrah" or "emigration," and the beginning of the Islamic calendar. In Medina, Muhammad establishes an Islamic state based on the laws revealed in the Quran and the inspired guidance coming to him from God. Eventually he begins to invite other tribes and nations to Islam.
    (http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/teach/muslims/timeline.html)
  • Israel is created, Islams kicked out

    Israel is created, Islams kicked out

    The state of Israel is created. Some Palestinian and Lebanese refugees flee to the United States, among them, Muslims and Christians. After the Holocaust the world designates a place for the Jews and kicks out the Muslims already living there (Israel). Wars break out for control of Israel and is still being fought for today.