Expansion of Islam

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  • Period: Jan 1, 600 to

    Expansion of Islam

  • Jan 1, 610

    Muhammad first started receiving the Quranic revelations.

    Muhammad first started receiving the Quranic revelations.
  • Jan 1, 622

    Muhammad made a document called the constitution of Medina

    Muhammad made a document called the constitution of Medina
  • Jan 1, 632

    Mohammed dies

    Mohammed dies
  • Jan 1, 634

    Caliph Abu Bakr, declared jihad, or holy war, on the Byzantine Empire

    Caliph Abu Bakr, declared jihad, or holy war, on the Byzantine Empire
  • Jan 1, 642

    Caliph Umar ordered full invasion of Sassanid empire

    Caliph Umar ordered full invasion of Sassanid empire
  • Jan 1, 651

    Sassanid empire ended

    Sassanid empire ended
  • Jan 1, 656

    Ali comes to power after Uthman’s assassination

    Ali comes to power after Uthman’s assassination
  • Jan 1, 661

    Ali is assassinated

    Ali is assassinated
  • Period: Jan 1, 670 to Jan 1, 720

    Tariq Ibn Ziyad

    Known as one of the most important commanders in Iberia
  • Period: Jan 1, 711 to

    Tariq Ibn Ziyad led Islamic conquest of Visigoth Spain

  • Oct 1, 732

    The Battle of Tours. Between cities of poitiers and tours in North Central France

    The Battle of Tours. Between cities of poitiers and tours in North Central France
  • Nov 12, 750

    Peak of Islamic Expansion

    Peak of Islamic Expansion
  • Period: to Jan 1, 750

    Mu’awiya Establishes Umayyad Dynasty