“Islam: the religion that spread far and wide” The Islamic civilization originated in the Arabian peninsula, and spread quickly to Europe and parts of North Africa. Nearby countries that did not follow Islam were rapidly conquered. While the Islamic civilization spread as an extensive empire using different methods, it did so in a way that violated people’s beliefs. Politics and warfare were used as methods of convincing others to follow the faith. Furthermore, cultural depictions through art and decorations were also used to gain more followers of Islam. As well, force of conversion was the concept they used against non Muslims. The Empire Started off in the Arabian Peninsula and slowly subjugated other countries. Islam
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Merchants that were on trading routes weren't spies for the Muslims, they more just religious carriers. The trading with other countries would just allow Muslims to just talk about their faith with new people. These merchants didn't do anything to spread or stop spreading their religion it just happened. Muslims integrated with African societies and took political roles that weren't not based on religious views, and meant no harm to people (Doc 1). John Esposito is saying that Muslims that were working on roads weren't being spies and planning attacks they were just doing their job, and talking about their faith which led to people thinking that their faith was interesting. Merchants were doing what they needed to and provided resources for The Islamic civilization essentially. Muslims didn't let faith get involved with African government and took positions that they wanted too. They also had immunity of life and property that would go to men of religion as long as political views were out of the way and no threat would be shown. Wherever Muslims would go they would bring culture and showed love and peace, this caught people's eyes and made them more intrigued about Islam. All around Muslims would travel and bring along their unique cultural arts and beauty. Most arts were established in Spain, the Cordovan public lamps to the great marble balconies. Many mosques had public schools and libraries that would teach poor children. These new ideas were brought and made people intrigued about the Islamic faith. The Hispanic people had converted into being a Muslim, but still kept their old faith, these were the Spanish Muslims (doc 3). Daniel Roselle describes that this religion was a very bright and inspiring religion rather than a frightful religion. Muslims traveled mostly everywhere in Europe and came across Spain, which was the most heavily cultural impact. The
Merchants that were on trading routes weren't spies for the Muslims, they more just religious carriers. The trading with other countries would just allow Muslims to just talk about their faith with new people. These merchants didn't do anything to spread or stop spreading their religion it just happened. Muslims integrated with African societies and took political roles that weren't not based on religious views, and meant no harm to people (Doc 1). John Esposito is saying that Muslims that were working on roads weren't being spies and planning attacks they were just doing their job, and talking about their faith which led to people thinking that their faith was interesting. Merchants were doing what they needed to and provided resources for The Islamic civilization essentially. Muslims didn't let faith get involved with African government and took positions that they wanted too. They also had immunity of life and property that would go to men of religion as long as political views were out of the way and no threat would be shown. Wherever Muslims would go they would bring culture and showed love and peace, this caught people's eyes and made them more intrigued about Islam. All around Muslims would travel and bring along their unique cultural arts and beauty. Most arts were established in Spain, the Cordovan public lamps to the great marble balconies. Many mosques had public schools and libraries that would teach poor children. These new ideas were brought and made people intrigued about the Islamic faith. The Hispanic people had converted into being a Muslim, but still kept their old faith, these were the Spanish Muslims (doc 3). Daniel Roselle describes that this religion was a very bright and inspiring religion rather than a frightful religion. Muslims traveled mostly everywhere in Europe and came across Spain, which was the most heavily cultural impact. The