Muslim conquests following Prophet Muhammad's death led to the creation of the caliphates, occupying a vast geographical area; conversion to Islam was boosted by missionary activities, particularly those of Imams, who intermingled with local populations to propagate the religious teachings. These early caliphates, coupled with Muslim economics and trading and Islamic Golden Age and the later expansion of the Gunpowder Empires, resulted in Islam's spread outwards from Mecca towards the Indian, Atlantic, and Pacific Oceans and the creation of the Muslim world. Trading played an important role in the spread of Islam in several parts of the world, notably Indian traders in southeast Asia.
Full Name and Password are required.
Please provide a valid Email address.
Please enter a valid email address.
Enter valid first name and last name with at least one space.
Mail sent successfully!
A validation e-mail has been sent to your e-mail address. You will need to follow the instructions in that message in order to gain full access to the site.