History of Islam:

 Islam is the second-largest religion in the world after Christianity, with about 1.8 billion Muslims worldwide. Although its roots go back further, scholars typically date the creation of Islam to the 7th century, making it the youngest of the major world religions. Islam started in Mekka, in modern-day Saudi Arabia, during the time of the prophet Muhammad’s life. Today, faith is spreading rapidly throughout the world.

Muhammad(P.B.U.H):

The prophet Muhammad(P.B.U.H) was born in Mekka, Saudi Arabia, in 570 A.D. Muslims believe he was the final prophet sent by God to reveal their faith to mankind. 

An angel named Gabriel visited Muhammad in 610 A.D. while he was meditating in a cave. The angel ordered Muhammad to recite the words of Allah.

Muhammad continued to receive revelations from Allah throughout the rest of his life.

Starting in about 613, Muhammad began preaching throughout Mekka the messages he received. He taught that there was no other God but Allah and that Muslims should devote their lives to this God.

Hijra:

In 622, Muhammad traveled from Mekka to Medina with his supporters. This journey became known as the Hijra (also spelled Hegira or Hijrah) and marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar.

Some seven years later, Muhammad and his many followers returned to Mecca and conquered the region. He continued to preach until his death in 632.

Abu Bakr:

After Muhammad’s passing, Islam began to spread rapidly.  A series of leaders, known as caliphs, became successors to Muhammad. This system of leadership, which was run by a Muslim ruler, became known as a caliphate.

The first caliph was Abu Bakr, Muhammad’s father-in-law, and close friend.

Abu Bakr died about two years after he was elected and was succeeded in 634 by Caliph Umar, another father-in-law of Muhammad.

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