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The Islamic Empire

Over centuries, after the death of Prophet, or messenger who

conveys the message of Allah, Muhammad (PBUH), Islamic armies

expanded almost everywhere in the world, controlling lands from

the Middle East, to Northern Africa, Spain, and some areas in Asia,

to create one of the largest empires in world history.

The caliphates of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) allowed scholars and

merchants to travel easily through Eurasia, exchanging knowledge

and information with Muslims. Even after the decline of the

Abbasid Empire, many Islamic Empires came to light, such as the

Safavid, Seljuk, Ottoman, and Mughal Empires.

Map of the Arab World

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