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The spread of Islam

Within a 100 years of Muhammad’s death, Islam had spread across much of the known world. The religion’s emphasis on justice and equality made it popular and widely accepted. The Qur'an encouraged people to learn more about Allah’s creation, leading to a revolution in understanding about the natural world. Knowledge of the stars help Muslim ships navigate to new parts of the world, spreading Islam’s influence further.

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