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Islam was founded in the early 7th century by the Prophet Muhammad in the Arabian Peninsula. Muhammad received revelations from God, which were later compiled into the holy book of Islam, the Quran. Over the next few centuries, Islam spread rapidly throughout the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Europe and Asia through military conquest and trade.
The Islamic empire reached its peak during the Abbasid Caliphate in the 8th-9th centuries, when it became a center of learning, culture, and trade. Islamic scholars made significant contributions to fields such as mathematics, astronomy, medicine, and philosophy.
Over time, Islam split into different sects, with the Sunni and Shia branches being the most prominent. The religion continued to spread through trade and conquest, reaching as far as Southeast Asia and West Africa.
In the modern era, Islam has become one of the world's major religions, with over a billion followers worldwide. It has also been a source of political and social movements, with some groups advocating for a return to traditional Islamic values, while others seek to modernize and reform the religion.
The Islamic empire reached its peak during the Abbasid Caliphate in the 8th-9th centuries, when it became a center of learning, culture, and trade. Islamic scholars made significant contributions to fields such as mathematics, astronomy, medicine, and philosophy.
Over time, Islam split into different sects, with the Sunni and Shia branches being the most prominent. The religion continued to spread through trade and conquest, reaching as far as Southeast Asia and West Africa.
In the modern era, Islam has become one of the world's major religions, with over a billion followers worldwide. It has also been a source of political and social movements, with some groups advocating for a return to traditional Islamic values, while others seek to modernize and reform the religion.
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Origins and Expansion:
- c. 610 CE: Muhammad, a merchant from Mecca, begins receiving divine revelations through the angel Gabriel.
- 622 CE: Emigration (Hijra) of Muhammad and his followers to Medina (Yathrib), marking the founding of the Islamic community.
- 7th Century CE: Rapid expansion of the Arab-Muslim Empire, conquering vast territories from Spain to India.
Umayyad Caliphate (661-750 CE):
- Established by Muawiyah I, based in Damascus.
- Extended the empire to its greatest territorial extent.
- Centralized administration and established a standing army.
Abbasid Caliphate (750-1258 CE):
- Overthrew the Umayyads and established the capital in Baghdad.
- Golden Age of Islam, fostering scholarship, science, and the arts.
- Decline due to internal divisions and external threats.
Seljuk Period (1037-1194 CE):
- Turkish rulers from Central Asia who conquered much of the former Abbasid caliphate.
- Patronized Persian culture and the arts.
- Established the foundations for the Ottoman Empire.
Ottoman Empire (1299-1922 CE):
- A Muslim empire centered in Istanbul.
- Ruled over a vast territory in Europe, Asia, and Africa.
- Declined in the 19th and 20th centuries, leading to its collapse after World War I.
Modern Islam:
- Post-World War II, Islam has reemerged as a global force.
- Islamic revivalism, conservative movements, and political Islam have shaped modern Islamic discourse.
- Facing challenges related to globalization, terrorism, and the integration of Muslim communities.
- c. 610 CE: Muhammad, a merchant from Mecca, begins receiving divine revelations through the angel Gabriel.
- 622 CE: Emigration (Hijra) of Muhammad and his followers to Medina (Yathrib), marking the founding of the Islamic community.
- 7th Century CE: Rapid expansion of the Arab-Muslim Empire, conquering vast territories from Spain to India.
Umayyad Caliphate (661-750 CE):
- Established by Muawiyah I, based in Damascus.
- Extended the empire to its greatest territorial extent.
- Centralized administration and established a standing army.
Abbasid Caliphate (750-1258 CE):
- Overthrew the Umayyads and established the capital in Baghdad.
- Golden Age of Islam, fostering scholarship, science, and the arts.
- Decline due to internal divisions and external threats.
Seljuk Period (1037-1194 CE):
- Turkish rulers from Central Asia who conquered much of the former Abbasid caliphate.
- Patronized Persian culture and the arts.
- Established the foundations for the Ottoman Empire.
Ottoman Empire (1299-1922 CE):
- A Muslim empire centered in Istanbul.
- Ruled over a vast territory in Europe, Asia, and Africa.
- Declined in the 19th and 20th centuries, leading to its collapse after World War I.
Modern Islam:
- Post-World War II, Islam has reemerged as a global force.
- Islamic revivalism, conservative movements, and political Islam have shaped modern Islamic discourse.
- Facing challenges related to globalization, terrorism, and the integration of Muslim communities.
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