Abu Bakr Timeline

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573 CE - 634 CE

Life of Abu Bakr, the first caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate.
622 CE

Muhammad undertakes the Hegira (Hijra), the migration from Mecca to Medina, establishing the start of the Islamic calendar.
625 CE

Battle of Uhud: Quraysh tribe defeats the Muslims.
629 CE

Battle of Mu'tah: Muslims attempt to capture the village east of the Jordan River from the Byzantine Empire to show their expanding dominance, resulting in a Muslim defeat.
632 CE

Muhammad dies in Medina, not clearly naming a successor to lead the Muslim people.
632 CE - 634 CE

Abu Bakr becomes the first caliph (successor to Muhammad) of the Rashidun Caliphate.
632 CE - 633 CE

Ridda Wars (Wars of Apostacy): re-unification of the Arabian Peninsula under the banner of Islam.
Dec 632 CE

Battle of Yamama: Musaylimah (the Arch Liar) is killed in battle.
634 CE

Battle of Ajnadayn: Muslim invasion of Syria.