The prophet was real and he started all of this in 624AD.  The first muslim crusade began in 630AD and it never stopped.  The cult split after the one who shall not be named died ( sunni, shia) and they started killing each other around 650AD.  Killing each other ( syria) is a minor distraction from the ultimate goal of an islamic planet. To that end, the 630AD crusade ( with the prophet at the helm) will continue until the ultimate goal is achieved.