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Nov 23, 632
The Death of Prophet Muhammad
After the death of Prophet Muhammad (may peace be upon him), Abu Bakr becomes the first caliph. -
Nov 23, 633
The Start of Global Civilization
Abu Bakr sends Khalid al-Walid to the Sassanid Persian Empire and the Byzantine Empire to expand Islam (the Muslim Empire). -
Nov 23, 633
Reconstitution of the Caliphate
Abu Bakr leads Muslim forces who defeat other Arabian tribes and reconstitutes the caliphate. -
Nov 23, 634
The Death of Abu Bakr
Abu Bakr dies and Umar takes place as a second caliph. Umar continues to expand Muslim territory into Persia, the Byzantine empire, and Egypt. Umar also establishes the Diwan (financial department). -
Nov 23, 636
The End of War
The war between the Arab caliphates and the Byzantine empire ended. -
Nov 23, 639
Muslim Calendar
The Muslim Calender is established. -
Nov 23, 644
The Death of Umar
Umar is assassinated. Uthman becomes a caliph. -
Nov 23, 656
The Start of a Rebellion
A rebellion starts as Ali decides to punish the men who had assassinated Uthman. This is the first civil war. Mu’awiya, a member of Uthman's family, started uprises against Ali. -
Nov 23, 656
Death of Uthman.
He was assassinated by men who were against his policies. Ali becomes a caliph. -
Nov 23, 657
Hostility uprises between the two Muslim forces.
Amr ibn al-As negotiates with the two forces. Ali lacks support from his army after he accepted the arbitration. -
Nov 23, 661
Ali is assassinated
Ali is assassinated by the Kharijites