Geography was very helpful to the spread of Islam. Through trade routes between Mecca and Medina, Islam swept the Arabian peninsula in just ten years. In addition, substantial migration of Arab tribes to the peninsula, who were already converts, further helped the religion spread.
there were kingdoms every direction from Arabia for islamics to conquer. the byzantines and Persia were soon conquered. conquests continued all around the mediterranean until 750 AD, when they had taken North Africa, areas of Asia minor, and even most of modern day Spain.
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Islam gained influence in Songhai under Askiya the Great. He established Islam as the state religion and made efforts to spread and consolidate its influence throughout the empire, making it a central part of Songhai political and social life.
Islam spread to libya by other countries
Islam spread from Saudi Arabia to neighbouring countries in the gulf (Iraq, Iran, Syria, Jordan, Palestine, Yemen, UAE...) Then Islam spread to North Africa (Egypt, Morocco, Mali, Sudan, Chad, Somalia, Burkino Faso, Mauritania...) Then Islam spread to Europe (Turkey, Spain...) Then Islam spread to the far East (India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Russia...) Through slave trade, Islam spread to USA and Southern Africa in the 18th and 19th centuries. Today Muslim countries are concentrated in the Middle East, North Africa and Far East regions. Muslims can however be found in every country in the world with the exception of a few Islands where Muslim tourists are found and not Muslim citizens. Islam is the world's fastest growing religion and the second largest religion at present.
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A struggle or conflict to spread Islam is a Jihad
Islam never spread by war. Refer to question below.
prediction how do you think italys geography and romes location would affect the spread of romes influence
Islam spread north at first and then spread east and west.
The spread of Islam played a significant role in the spread of the Arabic language in West Africa. The establishment of Islamic schools and trading networks facilitated the adoption of Arabic as a language of religion, education, and trade. Additionally, the influence of Arabic scholarship and literature contributed to its widespread use in the region.
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