The Expansion of Islam

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This paper explores the rise and rapid expansion of Islam during the seventh and eighth centuries, which was primarily due to the multi-faceted appeal of Islam as a way of life and not just a religion. The paper explains the political vacuum that had been created for the Arabs through exhausted and internally dissatisfied neighbors and finally the zeal, tolerance and order in which the Arabs went about their expansion. These factors created an environment in which an expanding and adapting vision of Islam was seen a positive and beneficial force for individuals as well as societies and nations.

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"The multi-faceted nature of Islam in the way that in transcended traditional religious boundaries to included moral, legal and social issues broadened its appeal to society and was crucial in the success of its development. As a religion, what was most attractive about Islam lay in the straightforward nature of its beliefs. Unlike other religions of the time, the monotheistic character of Islam presented a unique simplicity that was relevant and applicable to daily life. "The heart of the Islamic faith is the belief in one god who is directly involved in the affairs of humanity" (Voll, 1982:7). Furthermore, through the Koran, it offered a moral code by which people could live their life."

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