Muhammad was orphaned and then brought up by his uncle. He remained illiterate during his lifetime.
Muhammad Marries Khadija
Khadija is a widower who was wealthy. This wealth led to the freedom of Muhammed's spiritual discipline.
Muhammad Journeys to Yathrib
Rival groups in Yathrib (Medina) asked Muhammed to help solve property disputes. He left the city of Mecca because he was no longer safe. This exodus became known as "hijra," which marks the beginning of the Muslim calendar.
Muhammad and Followers Pilgrimage to Mecca
Muhammed goes back to Mecca because his new faith became so strong.
Muhammad conquers Mecca
Muhammed forgave the people of Mecca, but destroyed their idols.
Dies at age 63 with no successors. His children died in their infancy.
Events Proceeding Muhammad's Death
Abu Bakr becomes first caliph
632 - 633
Bakr died subsequently after a year of ruling.
'Umar, second caliph
633 - 644
Under his rule, Damascus, Jerusalem, and Egypt were conquered by the Muslims. 'Umar was killed in 644 by a Persian slave.
'Uthman becomes third caliph
644 - 656
Under his campaign, Persia fell to the Muslims, as well as most of Asia Minor.
'Ali becomes caliph
656 - 661
The death of 'Ali leads to the split between Muslim believe. Shi'ite and Sunni beliefs become separate
Dome of the Rock Finished
Believed to be where Muhammed ascended into heaven, the Islamic sanctuary is finished being built. It is the oldest surviving Islamic sanctuary, and holiest place in Islam after Mecca and Medina.
Iran's Islamic Revolution
1979 - 2013
Iran tried to build a vision of a true Islamic state.
9/11 Terrorist Attack on World Trade Centers
The plane crash into the World Trade centers swayed the worldview of Islam. It created a twisted interpretation and prejudice against Muslims. To this day the religion of Islam faces negative connotations.