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570
Muhammad's Birth
Muhammad (whose name means "highly praised") was born in Mecca in 570 AD. His father died shortly before his birth, and he lost his mother at the age of six. The young orphan was then raised primarily by his uncle, for whom he worked as a shepherd. At age 9 (some sources say 12), he joined his uncle on a caravan to Syria. -
Jul 24, 620
Laylat al-Qadr
very important dates in Islam that occurred in the month of Ramadan. It is the anniversary of the night Muslims believe the first verses of the Quran were revealed to the Islamic prophet Muhammad. This night is told to be around the last ten days on Ramadan. Its a night where Muslims believe that God blesses everyone, and forgive all sins, accept all prayers as you wish, and the angels come down. This night is usually thought to be on 23rd (as per fatimid) or 25th or 27th of Ramadan. -
Jul 24, 622
Lailat Al Miraj
Lailat Al Miraj
May 25th 2014* Lailat Al Miraj marks the night journey and ascent of the Prophet Mohammed (SAW), and the revelation of Salat. The festival is celebrated by telling the story of how the Prophet Mohammed (SAW) was visited by two archangels whilst he was asleep. The angels purified his heart and filled him with knowledge and faith. -
Jul 24, 632
muhammad's death
Death of Muhammad. Abu Bakr chosen as caliph. -
Jul 24, 632
Ridda War
Wars of ridda (apostasy) restore allegiance to Islam -
Jul 24, 656
Death of Uthman
Uthman is murdered; Ali becomes fourth caliph. -
Jul 24, 732
Battle of Tours
Muslim empire reaches its furthes extent. Battle of Tours prevents further advance northwards. -
Jul 24, 1099
Christian Crusaders
Christian Crusaders take Jerusalem -
The Islamic Nation
Pakistan founded as an Islamic nation. Islam becomes a minority religion in India. -
Emigration
Familes from SE Asia and North Africa emigrate to Europe and the Americas -
Attack on the U.S
Muslim extremists attack the United States -
Suddam Hussein
Saddam Hussein ousted by Western forces -
Africa converts
West Africa begins to convert to Islam