dipity

Created by megancrosby65 on Apr 14, 2011

Last updated: 04/14/11 at 07:26 PM

• Dipity Timeline Created
  Apr 14, 2011 6:32 PM

• Islamic Extremists
  Jul 1, 1980

  Islamic extremist groups begin to grow exponentially on a global scale
  http://www.voanews.com/english/news/africa/Ethiopia-PM-blames-Muslim-extremist-group-for-church-burnings-117897334.html

• Islamic Revolution
  Jul 1, 1978

  In Iran, an Islamic revolution begins, which results in Iran becoming an Islamic Theocracy
  http://articles.cnn.com/2004-02-11/world/iran.elections_1_islamic-revolution-khatami-supporters-reformists?_s=PM:WORLD

• Women's Movement
  Jul 1, 1950

  In Islamic culture, the women begin to be more outspoken and rally for their rights.
  http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/16/world/asia/16women.html

• Jerusalem is returned
  1193

  Jerusalem is returned to the right owners, Muslims

• Crusaders
  1099

  Christian crusaders take Jerusalem from Muslims

• Islam Conversions
  Nov 15, 899 AD

  West African empires undergo large scale conversions to Islam as it begins to spread through the world.

• Record of Qur'an
  650 AD

  The Qur'an gets written down, and takes Islam to the next level.
  http://islam.about.com/od/quranin30days/a/juz_index.htm

• Muhammad's Death
  632 AD

  Muhammad dies and leaves no successor behind. This causes a split into two groups, the Sunni and Shi'ite.
  http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1592849,00.html

• Hajj
  631 AD

  Muhammad and his followers return to Mecca, after years of conflict, to purify the Kabbah. This is the first pilgrimmage to Mecca
  http://www.datehookup.com/Thread-489683.htm

• Hijra
  622 AD

  Muhammad and his followers migrate from Mecca to Medina because of the conflicts between them, the monotheists, and the polytheists. This marks the beginning of the Muslim calendar.

• Muhammad's Teachings
  Jul 1, 610 AD

  Muhammad preaches his early teachings in Mecca

• Vision from Archangel Gabriel
  610 AD

  Muhammad recieved his first vision from the arachangel Gabriel

• Birth of Muhammad
  570 AD

  Muhammad, the founder of Islam was born on this day.