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Islam and the West - Coggle Diagram

- - - - The Arab tribes conquered in a few years (from 697 to 708) almost all of Asia Minor, Egypt, and North Africa. In the West they reached Spain and Portugal, which would dominate completely, calling them Al-Andalus; and in the East, the Caucasus, Central Asia, China, and India
        
        The Arab tribes conquered in a few years (from 697 to 708) almost all of Asia Minor, Egypt, and North Africa. In the West they reached Spain and Portugal, which would dominate completely, calling them Al-Andalus; and in the East, the Caucasus, Central Asia, China, and India
        
        The Rise and Fall of Islam's Golden Age
        
        But few people know that Islam once adopted these institutions, in a period of history scholars refer to as 'the Golden Age', which remarkably coincided with the Dark Ages. Well, most historians understand the Islamic Golden Age as a period of history under the Abbasid Dynasty, which ruled from the 8th to the 13th century. At that time, Islam was only a century old and concentrated in the Arabian Peninsula, the Mediterranean, and North Africa. Once the Abbasids took over and formed a caliphate, the capital was moved to Baghdad and Islam spread to other regions. One of the most unique characteristics of the Islamic Golden Age was its inclusiveness. Many scholars of the Golden Age put their studies into practice, particularly in the fields of medicine and health. In the 10th century, pharmacies were a staple in most Muslim cities and hospitals were open 24 hours. The golden age also saw the foundation of Sufism, which is a mystical Islamic philosophy that promotes peace, education, and philanthropy. Millions of people still adhere to Sufism, and the practice has been promoted as an alternative to radical forms of Islam. Most historians mark the 13th century as the end of the Golden Age, when Genghis Khan and his Mongol army conquered much of East Asia, including the Islamic Caliphate. If the story had developed differently, it is not known what Islam would be like today.
- - - - Islam is the largest religion in Africa and Asia, and it is important in Europe and even in America. The followers are known in three ways: Islamist, Muhammedan (that is, followers of Muhammad), or Muslim. Although most Arabs profess Islam, there are also other religions and many Muslims who are not Arabs.
- - - - At the age of 40, Muhammad came to the conclusion that the superstitious polytheism of the Arabs was a mistake and that there was only one God (Ala) to be worshiped. Then (year 610) he announced that he was the envoy of God, as Abraham, Moses, and Jesus of Nazareth, but that he (Muhammad) was the greatest of all.
        
        He attracted followers, but also enemies the year 622 after the death of Jadicha and Abu Talib, he fled with a large group of armed proselytes to the neighboring city of Medina. This migration is known as the Hegira and is considered the first year of the reign of Muhammad as a secular ruler as well as a religious leader, and the beginning of the Muslim calendar.