| THE RISE AND FALL OF ISLAM: |
| 1st millennium CE |
| Sixth century (500–600) |
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DETAIL: |
| 545 |
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Birth of Abdullah, Muhammad‘s father (approximate date) |
| 570 |
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Birth of Muhammad (approximate date) and death of Abdullah, Muhammad’s father |
| 573 |
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Birth of Abu Bakr (approximate date) |
| 576 |
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Death of Aminah bint Wahb, the mother of Muhammad (approximate date) |
| 576 |
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Birth of Usman (approximate date) |
| 578 |
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Death of Abdul Muttalib, the grandfather of Muhammad (approximate date) |
| 582 |
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Birth of Umar (approximate date) |
| 582 |
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Muhammad‘s journey to Syria with his uncle Abu Talib. They meet with Bahira, a Christian monk. Bahira notes true characteristics about the Prophet, which forces him to ask more and have him discover the “mark of prophets,” a mark believed to be carried by all of the prophets of the Abrahamic faiths. (approximate date) |
| 594 |
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Muhammad works for Khadija; leads her trade caravan to Syria and back (approximate date) |
| 595 |
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Muhammad marries Khadija (approximate date) |
| 599 |
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Birth of Ali ibn Abi Talib in the city of Mecca. The cousin of Muhammad and his son in law |
