Islam as a religion was not actually spread by Arab armies at all; it was spread by (1) using discriminatory legislation within territories controlled by the Arab Islamic Caliphates to promote conversion to Islam and (2) sending missionaries and business people to areas outside of the Caliphates to convert foreign dignitaries and subjects.
As for "Islam" as a euphemism for the countries where Islam was an official religion, these empires ONLY expanded through conquest. Unlike European dynasties where territories would be added or subtracted based on strategic marriages, the leaders of Islamic Empires intentionally married women who had no nobility or claims to territory to prevent the rise of a potent aristocracy with familial connections to the throne.
Military conquests associated with the spread of Islam.
The religion of Islam was spread. (study island answer)
The Islamic Conquests spread Islam throughout all of the Middle East,North Africa,and Spain.
Islam did not spread by military and sword. although Islam had wars. Islam is ideology and people does not believe in something with sword. people heard Islam and researched and thought about it and then accepted Islam.
Under Abu Bakr, Islam only regained ground lost in the dissension that occurred among the tribes that had united with Mohammed during the Prophet's life. Islam did spread considerably during the reigns of the subsequent Caliphs due to the conquests of Islamic Armies. 'Omar, 'Othman, 'Ali, Mu'awiya, and Yazid I all expanded the reach of Islam through successful attacks on non-Muslim States or regions. _______________________________________________________________ The role of Islamic armies was just to free the will of oppressed people and to leave them to select or maintain the faith that they believe in freely. Islam spread mainly due to its logic beliefs, authenticity of Quran, good morals, and honesty. refer to questions below for more details.
The Byzantine Empire declined after Islam spread. The words "Islam spread" are nebulous. If the question is referring to the Rise of Islam period, when Mohammed and the Rightly-Guided Caliphs were spreading Islam, then yes, the Byzantine Empire decline after these events. If, however, you are referring to the Seljuk and Ottoman conquests of Anatolia nearly 600 years later which eventually ended the Byzantine Empire, the Empire was in decline long before these armies trampled the Byzantines to the ground. The answer is more complex than the above answers would purport. See the link below for another relevant answer.
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.
Berbers spread Islam through conquest and trade, particularly during the Arab conquests in the 7th and 8th centuries. The spread of Islam was also facilitated by the intermingling of Arab and Berber populations in North Africa, leading to the conversion of many Berbers to Islam. Additionally, the establishment of Muslim states in the region helped solidify the presence of Islam among the Berber communities.
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) taught his family and companions about Islam and then the word went around and with the conquests , empires, and converts spread to the entire earth.
Islam as a religion was not actually spread by Arab armies at all; it was spread by (1) using discriminatory legislation within territories controlled by the Arab Islamic Caliphates to promote conversion to Islam and (2) sending missionaries and business people to areas outside of the Caliphates to convert foreign dignitaries and subjects.As for "Islam" as a euphemism for the countries where Islam was an official religion, these empires ONLY expanded through conquest. Unlike European dynasties where territories would be added or subtracted based on strategic marriages, the leaders of Islamic Empires intentionally married women who had no nobility or claims to territory to prevent the rise of a potent aristocracy with familial connections to the throne.
Islam was very effective at spreading and influencing cultural diffusion, which can be seen in the way its conquests helped it spread in a short time.
Islam spread throughout the Fertile Crescent due to a combination of military conquests, trade routes, and the appeal of its religious message. The early Muslim armies, motivated by both faith and the desire for expansion, successfully conquered key territories in the region. Additionally, established trade networks facilitated the exchange of ideas and beliefs, allowing Islam to reach diverse populations. The religion's emphasis on community, justice, and social equality also attracted many converts.