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Who founded Islam?
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ICSEClass 7 (ICSE)History and CivicsCh 2 · Topic 1
Rise and Spread of Islam
Islam emerged in the 7th century CE in Arabia, founded by Prophet Muhammad, and rapidly spread across the Middle East, North Africa, and bey
Core concept
Prophet Muhammad began preaching Islam around 610 CE in Mecca, teaching belief in one God (Allah) and following the Quran, Islam's holy book.
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After facing opposition in Mecca, Muhammad and his followers migrated to Medina in 622 CE, an event called the Hijra, marking the start of the Islamic calendar.
Why it matters
Islam spread rapidly after Muhammad's death through both peaceful conversion and military conquest, reaching from Spain to India within a century.
Key detail
Islamic civilisation made significant contributions to mathematics, medicine, astronomy, and architecture during its Golden Age.
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• Islam emerged in the 7th century CE in Arabia.
• Prophet Muhammad founded Islam.
• He began preaching around 610 CE in Mecca.
• Islam teaches belief in one God (Allah).
• The Quran is Islam's holy book.
• The Hijra (622 CE) was migration to Medina.
• Islam spread rapidly after Muhammad's death.
• Islamic civilisation contributed to science and architecture.