Q. 1 Extent of Islamic empire during the first century of the advent of Islam and its proliferation
Following the death of Prophet Mohammad in 632 having spent his last decade in Medina between 622 to 632 trying to conquer the pagan state of Mecca, Islam had already gained momentum and was spreading rapidly like wildfire in the middle east, parts of modern day Eastern Europe and Northern Africa (Pratt 38). Following Mohammad’s death, his followers were left under the leadership of the elderly Abu Bakr who only reigned for 2 years before he died in 634. Under his leadership, the Islamic army continued to register impressive victories that led to the continued conquest of the ...
