How did Islam spread?

[Cawralo]

How did Islam spread?

 

By the sword?

Or the word?

 

I'm trying to understand what caused the early expansions. Where they justified (in accordance to the islamic principle that only allows jihad as a defensive war) ?

 

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83 conflicts during a period of 154 years.

 

• 570 - Birth of Muhammad in Mecca into the tribe of Quraish.

• 610 - Mohammed in a cave on Mt. Hira; hears angel Gabriel

• 613 - Muhammad’s first preaching of Islam at Mt. Hira.

• 615 - Muslims persecuted by the Quraish.

• 619 - Marries Sau’da and Aisha

• 620 - Institution of five daily prayers

• 622 - Muhammad immigrates from Mecca to Medina

• 623 - Battle of Waddan

• 623 - Battle of Safwan

• 623 - Battle of Dul-’Ashir

• 624 - Muhammad begin raids on caravans for funds

• 624 - Zakat becomes mandatory

• 624 - Battle of Badr

• 624 - Battle of Bani Salim

• 624 - Battle of Eid-ul-Fitr and Zakat-ul-Fitr

• 624 - Battle of Bani Qainuqa’

• 624 - Battle of Sawiq

• 624 - Battle of Ghatfan

• 624 - Battle of Bahran

• 625 - Battle of Uhud.

• 625 - Battle of Humra-ul-Asad

• 625 - Battle of Banu Nudair

• 625 - Battle of Dhatur-Riqa

• 626 - Battle of Badru-Ukhra

• 626 - Battle of Dumatul-Jandal

• 626 - Battle of Banu Mustalaq Nikah

• 627 - Battle of the Trench

• 627 - Battle of Ahzab

• 627 - Battle of Bani Quraiza

• 627 - Battle of Bani Lahyan

• 627 - Battle of Ghaiba

• 627 - Battle of Khaibar

• 628 - Muhammad signs treaty with Quraish.

• 630 - Muhammad conquers Mecca.

• 630 - Battle of Hunsin.

• 630 - Battle of Tabuk

• 632 - Muhammad dies.

• 632 - Abu-Bakr and Umar begin a military move to enforce Islam in Arabia

• 633 - Battle at Oman

• 633 - Battle at Hadramaut.

• 633 - Battle of Kazima

• 633 - Battle of Walaja

• 633 - Battle of Ulleis

• 633 - Battle of Anbar

• 634 - Battle of Basra,

• 634 - Battle of Damascus

• 634 - Battle of Ajnadin.

• 634 - Battle of Namaraq

• 634 - Battle of Saqatia.

• 635 - Battle of Bridge.

• 635 - Battle of Buwaib.

• 635 - Conquest of Damascus.

• 635 - Battle of Fahl.

• 636 - Battle of Yermuk.

• 636 - Battle of Qadsiyia.

• 636 - Conquest of Madain.

• 637 - Battle of Jalula.

• 638 - Battle of Yarmouk.

• 638 - The Muslims defeat the Romans and enter Jerusalem.

• 638 - Conquest of Jazirah.

• 639 - Conquest of Khuizistan and movement into Egypt.

• 641 - Battle of Nihawand

• 642 - Battle of Rayy in Persia

• 643 - Conquest of Azarbaijan

• 644 - Conquest of Fars

• 644 - Conquest of Kharan.

• 647 - Conquest of the island of Cypress

• 648 - Campaign against the Byzantines.

• 651 - Naval battle against the Byzantines.

• 654 - Islam spreads into North Africa

• 658 - Battle of Nahrawan.

• 659 - Conquest of Egypt

• 662 - Egypt falls to Islam rule.

• 666 - Sicily is attacked by Muslims

• 677 - Siege of Constantinople

• 687 - Battle of Kufa

• 691 - Battle of Deir ul Jaliq

• 700 - Military campaigns in North Africa

• 702 - Battle of Deir ul Jamira

• 711 - Muslims invade Gibraltar

• 711 - Conquest of Spain

• 713 - Conquest of Multan

• 716 - Invasion of Constantinople

• 732 - Battle of Tours in France.

• 740 - Battle of the Nobles.

• 741 - Battle of Bagdoura in North Africa

• 744 - Battle of Ain al Jurr.

• 746 - Battle of Rupar Thutha

• 748 - Battle of Rayy.

• 749 - Battle of lsfahan

• 749 - Battle of Nihawand

• 750 - Battle of Zab

• 772 - Battle of Janbi in North Africa

• 777 - Battle of Saragossa in Spain

 

Map: http://www.ac.wwu.edu/~helfgott/img/map-arab-empire.png

[Golden Girl]

Maashallah That was such a good time line Cawralo, that makes ppl understand how islam spread,

 

jzk khyraaa sis

[Coloow]

Cawralo, for every of those 83 armed conflicts, there are thousands that did not evolve the sword but pure pursuation.

 

Most of the above battles are the arabic speaking countries and their neighbours. How did Islam spread to Africa and Asia? I would say it was spread by traders rather than swords.

[Blessed]

Jihaad can also be offensive if there exists an Islamic state. For example, If a certain government prosecutes Muslims living in their lands or stops people from entering into Islam, the State can wage jihaad on them. Thats only if you have a functioning Islamic state based on the Prophetic Khilaafa.

 

 

Anyway, as to your question Islam has spread mainly through preaching but also through the conquest of empires and nations.

 

If you google this question am sure you get access to countless websites covering the issue.

 

I think the best way to get acquainted with the history ofIslam is through studying the biographies of the Prophet (saw) and the four khalifs along with the early Muslim leaders. Hope that helps.