Islamic History (Chronology) 9th Century (800-899)

800    :  The Aghlabid rule is established in North Africa.

803    :  Downfall of the Barmakids. Execution of Jafar Barmki.

805    :  Campaigns against the Byzantines. Capture of the islands of Rhodes and Cypress.

Islamic History (Chronology) 8th Century (700-799)

700    : Campaigns against the Berbers in North Africa.

702    : Ashath's rebellion in Iraq, battle of Deir ul Jamira.

705    : Death of Abdul Malik. Accession of Walid I as Caliph.

Islamic History (Chronology) 7th Century (600-699)

605    :  The Holy Prophet arbitrates in a dispute among the Quraish about the placing of the Black Stone in the Kaaba.

610    :  The first revelation in the cave at Mt. Hira. The Holy Prophet is commissioned as the Messenger of God.

Islamic History (Chronology) 6th Century (500-599)

545    :  Birth of Abdullah, the Holy Prophet's father.

571    :  Birth of the Holy Prophet. Year of the Elephant. Invasion of Makkah by Abraha the Viceroy of Yemen, his retreat.