Islamic History - From 7TH To 19TH Century
Islam is currently the second largest and the fastest growing religion in the world [ 1 ]. However, it started modestly and could only convince a limited number of people in its birthplace in the early decades. Earlier Muslims faced severe opposition and hardships before overpowering their opponents. After its beginning in the 7th Century up to the 19th Century, Islam spread rapidly across continents thanks to military conquests and missionary work. During this period, it gave rise to powerful empires, and experienced both periods of unity and deep fragmentation. Below is an overview of the most significant events and caliphates that shaped Islamic civilization. Arabia before Islam Before the advent of Islam, most people in the Arabian peninsula, especially Hejaz, were polytheists. They were worshippers of various idols, and there were 360 idols in the Kaaba, a worship place in Makkah built by past prophets for the worship of Allah Almighty alone. The Arab tribe ...