Islamic History

This is a timeline that displays the modern history of Islam and how it progressed to become the religion that the current world is exposed to.

1914-07-18 14:08:55

WWI Begins

Ottoman Empire was one of the biggest combats in the world war (Access).

1916-05-01 00:00:00

The Sykes-Picot Agreement

The agreement was finally recognized in November 1920 An Agreement between Great Britain and France before the conclusion of WWI This divided the Arab Population into sections for both of the countries that were involved with the treaty (Access).

1923-03-24 16:16:57

Ataturk becomes president of Turkey

Ataturk begins to create modernizing reforms and instills secularization of Turkey (Access).

1928-03-01 00:00:00

The Muslim Brotherhood

Created to oppose the secular views and spread the influence of the Qur'an. Lead to very controversial happenings throughout Egypt. This video dives into the the specific timeline of the brotherhood and how it further progressed throughout time. (PBS).

1932-01-01 00:00:00

Saudi Arabia Founding

Abdul Aziz al-Saud founds the kingdom of Suadi Arabia (Access).

1939-09-01 00:00:00

WWII

Iran is Occupied by Great Britan and Russia (Iran Review).

1948-01-01 00:00:00

The state of Isreal is created

After its creation there was a great jump in refugee immigration to the United states and including many Muslims and Christians (PBS).

1952-06-17 15:22:53

The McCarren Walter Act

This Act loosens the Asian Immigration Laws and allows for an influx of Muslims into the United States (PBS).

1963-01-01 00:00:00

The White Revolution

A series of reforms that were put in place by the Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. Where he wanted to heighten the support of the classic system. These reforms were met with much opposition (History of Iran).

1968-09-01 00:00:00

The Islamic Circle of North America

This organization was founded as a supportive entity for the Muslim community of North America (Access).

1976-01-01 00:00:00

World Community of al-Islam

Warith Deen Muhammad, transitions Islam to an organization that breaks away from the teaching of his father, Elijah Muhammad, and adheres to mainstream Islam (Access).

1978-02-01 00:00:00

Louis Farrakhan

Louis Farrakhan breaks away from the previous teachings of Warith Deen Muhammad and reconstructs the nation of Islam (Access).

1979-07-01 00:00:00

Islamic Republic of Iran

The Iranian revolution leads to this, which is the first attempt at an Islamic State (PBS).

1982-07-01 00:00:00

Islamic Society of North America

Islamic Society of North america was founded as another outlet of support for Muslim families in North America (ISNA).

1988-08-11 00:00:00

Al Qaeda Founded

An Islamist extremist organization that broke off from the true teachings of the Muslim religion. Their presence created a theme of terrorism throughout the world, especially in the United States. For more information and a specific history of this militant group please visit the attached link (The Guardian).

1994-06-01 00:00:00

Council on American Islamic Relations

An organization founded to assist advocacy groups in creating a positive image for Muslims in the United States (Council on American Islamic Relations).

1996-02-20 00:00:00

White House Hosts Eid Celebration

Hillary Clinton organizes and hold an Eid celebration, this is the event that represents the ending of Ramadan (PBS).

1999-06-08 00:00:00

ISIS is founded

The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, another extremist militant group is founded. There is much discretion about how it arose. The attached link provides a blog with many different interpretations of that subject (PBS, Quora).

2001-09-11 00:00:00

9/11

This was the first major terrorist attack on American Soil made by the Al-Qaeda Group. The video provides a description of the happenings as well as some of the reaction by the United States (The Guardian).

2001-10-07 00:00:00

War On Terror Declared

in a response to the al-Qaeda attacks on the United States, President George W. Bush and the US declared war on the terrorist groups. The attched link will lead you to a great resource regarding all aspects to the war. (The Global War on Terrorism).

2006-06-08 00:00:00

Al-Zarqawi is killed

The United states Military kills Al-Zarqawi, the leader of al-Qaeda in Iraq, during a mission (PBS).

2007-01-01 00:00:00

Quran used to swear in Congressman

This marks the first time in United States History that the government used the Quran to swear in a United States Congressman, His name was Keith Ellison (PBS).

2011-05-02 00:00:00

Osama Bin Laden Killed

Osama bin Laden, the founder of al-Qaeda was killed during another military operation (PBS, The Guardian)..

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