- Muhammad receives his first revelation from the angel Gabriel in a cave on Mount Hira near Mecca, marking the beginning of his prophethood and the rise of Islam.
619 CE:
- The Byzantine-Sassanid War, which had been ongoing since 602 CE, concludes with a decisive Sassanid victory. The war significantly weakened both empires.
622 CE:
- The Battle of Badr, a pivotal event in the early history of Islam, takes place. The Muslim army, led by Prophet Muhammad, defeats a larger Meccan force, boosting the morale and confidence of the early Muslim community.
630 CE:
- The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah is signed between the Muslims and the Meccans. The treaty establishes a 10-year truce, allowing the Muslims to perform the pilgrimage to Mecca freely.
632 CE:
- The Battle of Yarmouk, a decisive battle in the Muslim conquest of the Levant, is fought between the Muslim army, led by Khalid ibn al-Walid, and the Byzantine forces. The Muslim victory paves the way for further Muslim expansion in the region.