Rise and Spread of Islam

  • 570

    Life of Muhammad

    Life of Muhammad
    Muhammad was borm in 570 C.E. in the city of Mecca. In 610 he had his first revelation, he had a few early followers from this start but some of the people who didn't believe him chased him off , he was welcomed however, into Medina so he ended up staying there. In 632 Muhammad fell ill and passed away.
    Source: notes
  • Jan 1, 632

    Era of rightly guided Caliphs

    Era of rightly guided Caliphs
    Era of Rightly guided caliphs is a term used by Sunni Islam which refered to the 30 year reign of the caliphs. It was considered a golden Age during the time of which the first four successors of Muhammad ruled. It was an establishment of Arab Muslim rule.
    Source:textbook
  • Jan 1, 634

    Muslim Conquest of Persia

    Muslim Conquest of Persia
    Persia lost to the Arabs in the battle of Kadisiya in 637 CE. The last sassanian emporer escaped but was assasinated in 651 CE, mulims took over Persia directly after conquering it.
    Source://worldhistory.net
  • Jan 1, 650

    quran compiled 650's

    quran compiled 650's
    Quran is the religious text of Islam and Uthman (the third caliph) was the power in charge. It was formed as different words were given to the prohet Muhammad and it was recorded by the scribes. It has continued on with the religion.
    Source:http://www.history.com
  • Jan 1, 656

    Civil War 656-661; Emergence of Sunni/Shi'a split 680-692

    Civil War 656-661; Emergence of Sunni/Shi'a split 680-692
    When the Islamic prophet Muhammad died back in 632 a war broke out shortly after concerning some issues that some people saw. In the end the people broke of into two different groups the sunnis and the shi'a. The people who favored the Umayyads were the Sunnis, the shi'a had other beliefs than them.
    Source:textbook
  • Jan 1, 657

    Umayyad caliphate 657-750

    Umayyad caliphate 657-750
    The umayyad caliphate ruled from the years 657-750 after Uthman making the umayyad caliphate the fourth caliphate.
    Source:Textbook
  • Jan 1, 711

    Conquest of Spain

    Conquest of Spain
    The conquest of Spain was supposed to happen so that they could expand territory. Muslims entered Spain and fought so that later on they would acquire the Iberian Peninsula.
  • Jan 1, 750

    Abbasid Caliphate

    Abbasid Caliphate
    the Abbasid caliphate was the third to succeed the islamic caliphates, they assumed authority over the muslim empire. This caliphate's years of rule were 750-1258. They overthrew the Umayyad caliphates, and when the mongols took over Baghdad and killed the last caliphate they brought that era to and end.
    Source://www.history.com
  • Jan 1, 756

    Baghdad established as the capital of the Abbasid caliphate

    Baghdad established as the capital of the Abbasid caliphate
    Baghdad was founded by Al-Mansur, and it became one of the largest cities in the Islamic world. It became an important center for mathemaatics and medication.
    Source:Textbook
  • Jan 1, 800

    Emergence of Sufism

    Emergence of Sufism
    Sufis were mystics looking for a personal union with Allah. Sufis were known to be healers and miracle workers while other sufis tried to spread their religion to non-believers.
    Source: Textbook
  • Jan 1, 1099

    Crusaders seize Jerusalem

    Crusaders seize Jerusalem
    The crusaders tried to take over Jerusalem in which they were very successful in doing most of the people of jerusalem however were killed in doing so.
    Source://www.history.com
  • Jan 1, 1206

    Delhi sultanate established in India

    Delhi sultanate established in India
    The Delhi sultanate refers to muslim dynasties that ruled in India. One of their greatest achievements was its defense against invasions of the Mongol people.
    Source://www.history.com
  • Jan 1, 1258

    Mongols ruin Baghdad and the end of the Abbasid caliphate

    Mongols ruin Baghdad and the end of the Abbasid caliphate
    Mongols wanted Baghdad to surrender, when they didnt around 200, 000 people were killed and along with that so was the last caliphate.
    Source://www.history.com
  • Jan 1, 1324

    Mansa musa and his pilgrimmage to Mecca

    Mansa musa and his pilgrimmage to Mecca
    Mansa Musa'a pilgrimmage to Mecca included 60, 000 men and 80 camels (carrying gold). Mansa gave so much gold out that it lost it's value but he also strengthened Islam.
    Source: notes
  • Jan 1, 1453

    Ottoman Empire conquers Constantinople : end of Byzantine empire

    Ottoman Empire conquers Constantinople : end of Byzantine empire
    In 1453 Constantinople was conquered by Ottoman army . The Ottoman army was very powerful and Sultan Mehmed II was the leader of the attack.
    Source: Textbook
  • Jan 1, 1492

    Christian reconquest of Spain: end of Muslim Spain

    Christian reconquest of Spain: end of Muslim Spain
    This was an expansion plan for the Europeans.
    Source:I found this on a history website but I forgot to cite it before I closed it and I couldnt find the site again so that I could cite it.
  • Jan 1, 1526

    Mughal Empire established in India

    Mughal Empire established in India
    The Mughal empire was founded by the first mongol emperor, (Babur) in 1526.Mongols were Muslim warriors.
    Source:http://www.history.com/