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Islam was founded in the 7th century by the Prophet Muhammad in the Arabian Peninsula. Muhammad received revelations from God, which were later compiled into the Quran, the holy book of Islam. Over the next few centuries, Islam spread rapidly throughout the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Europe and Asia. The Islamic Empire became one of the largest and most powerful empires in the world, known for its advancements in science, art, and architecture. Today, Islam is one of the world's major religions, with over 1.8 billion followers worldwide.
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Origins (7th Century CE):
- Islam emerged in Mecca, Arabia, with the teachings of Prophet Muhammad.
- Muhammad received revelations from God (Allah), which formed the basis of the Quran.
Early Expansion (7th-9th Centuries):
- Arab armies rapidly conquered vast territories, including the Arabian Peninsula, Middle East, North Africa, and Spain.
- The Umayyad and Abbasid dynasties established powerful caliphates that spread Islam and established a flourishing Islamic civilization.
Golden Age (9th-13th Centuries):
- Islamic scholars and scientists made significant advancements in astronomy, mathematics, medicine, and philosophy.
- The Abbasid Empire became a center of learning and culture, with cities like Baghdad and Cairo as hubs of intellectual activity.
Mongol Invasions and Decline (13th-15th Centuries):
- Mongol invasions weakened the Islamic Empire, leading to the fall of the Abbasid Caliphate.
- The Ottoman Empire emerged as a major Islamic power, ruling over parts of the Middle East, North Africa, and Balkans.
Modern Era (19th-21st Centuries):
- European colonialism challenged Islamic societies, leading to political and economic reforms.
- The rise of nationalism and modernism influenced Islamic thought and practices.
- The 20th century saw both political and religious conflicts, including the formation of the State of Israel and the rise of radical Islamist groups.
- Islam emerged in Mecca, Arabia, with the teachings of Prophet Muhammad.
- Muhammad received revelations from God (Allah), which formed the basis of the Quran.
Early Expansion (7th-9th Centuries):
- Arab armies rapidly conquered vast territories, including the Arabian Peninsula, Middle East, North Africa, and Spain.
- The Umayyad and Abbasid dynasties established powerful caliphates that spread Islam and established a flourishing Islamic civilization.
Golden Age (9th-13th Centuries):
- Islamic scholars and scientists made significant advancements in astronomy, mathematics, medicine, and philosophy.
- The Abbasid Empire became a center of learning and culture, with cities like Baghdad and Cairo as hubs of intellectual activity.
Mongol Invasions and Decline (13th-15th Centuries):
- Mongol invasions weakened the Islamic Empire, leading to the fall of the Abbasid Caliphate.
- The Ottoman Empire emerged as a major Islamic power, ruling over parts of the Middle East, North Africa, and Balkans.
Modern Era (19th-21st Centuries):
- European colonialism challenged Islamic societies, leading to political and economic reforms.
- The rise of nationalism and modernism influenced Islamic thought and practices.
- The 20th century saw both political and religious conflicts, including the formation of the State of Israel and the rise of radical Islamist groups.
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