The nascita dell'Islam e diffusione in Arabia transformed the Arabian Peninsula from divided regions into a unified Islamic empire. The rise of Islam under Muhammad's leadership and subsequent conquiste arabe dopo Maometto created one of history's largest empires, spanning from Spain to India.
- The Arabian Peninsula initially consisted of diverse regions with only language and the Kaaba shrine in Mecca as common elements
- Muhammad's revelations and teachings formed the foundation of Islam, establishing the Five Pillars and the Quran as sacred text
- After Muhammad's death, the differenze tra sunniti e sciiti nell'Islam emerged, splitting the Muslim community
- Arab conquests expanded rapidly, creating a vast empire that fostered cultural, economic, and scientific developments
- The empire introduced significant agricultural innovations and established extensive trade networks
- Islamic civilization made notable contributions to mathematics, astronomy, and architecture
