Chronological History of Islam
Year by year listing of all major events from 1st Hijrah (6th century CE) to present 15th Hijrah (21st century CE) and constantly being updated.Photos of the Muslim world
This includes pictures of famous and historic places from, Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, Palestine, Jordan, Turkey, Spain and Pakistan.Islamic and other common era dating systems
This article discusses the origin of Islamic calendar and the common era CE.Muslims Contribution to Sciences
An interactive guide to Muslim scientists whose multi-disciplinary contributions sparked the flame of learning and productivity.- Cheng Muhammad Ho (Birth.CE. 1371 Demise.CE 1435)
Zheng He (who was a Muslim), his voyages were the earliest extensive naval expeditions in world History. He took 63 ‘starry rafts’ up to 1500 tons 162 X 66m long with four decks and 255 other smaller ships accompanying 28,000 men and took one his voyages for pilgrimage to Meccah. I have listed Cheng Muhammad Ho, with his biography separate because he is more of a ‘forgotten’ Muslim hero’ rather then a known one.
Spread of Unrest in the Muslim World; Death of Uthman in a Revolt 656CE
Caliph Uthman was nearly eighty years old, his capacity to cope with the complex problems of the empire was decreasing and he had become impervious to helpful counsel.The Accession of Ali رضي الله عنه to the Caliphate 656CE & The Battle of the Camel (Jamal) 656CE
Uthman was succeeded by Ali ibn Abi Talib رضي الله عنه, the Prophet's صلى الله عليه و سلم cousin and a son-in-law, as the fourth and last of the Orthodox Caliphs.And Battle of the Camel' (so-called because the fiercest fighting was round the camel on which Aisha رضي الله عنها was mounted).The Move of the Capital to Kufa amid Continuing Unrest 657CE & The Battle of Siffin 657CE.
Kufa a new town in Iraq grown out of a military camp and made the new capital and Madinah was never to become again the seat of government. Muawiya ibn Abi Sufyan رضي الله عنه, governor of Syria, being now head of the House of Umayya (to which the murdered Caliph belonged) was another powerful figure who demanded punishment of the assassins.Arbitration between Muawiya رضي الله عنه and Ali رضي الله عنه 658 & Formation of the Party of Kharijites 658CE
The two arbitrators met at Adhruh, in February 658 seven months after the cease fire at Siffin but arguments dragged on. And the Formation of the Party of Kharijites (meaning 'secede').Murder of Ali رضي الله عنه ; Peaceful Abdication by Hasan رضي الله عنه of His Claim to the Caliphate 661CE
By now Caliph Ali رضي الله عنه had lost control of the western provinces of Syria and Egypt and even of Iraq.The Death of Aisha رضي الله عنها & The Declaration of Yezid as Heir-Apparent to the Caliphate 679CE