Abu Bakr Timeline

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

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

Battle of Uhud: Quraysh tribe defeats the Muslims.

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.

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

Abu Bakr becomes the first caliph (successor to Muhammad) of the Rashidun Caliphate.

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

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

Battle of Ajnadayn: Muslim invasion of Syria.