The spread of Islam
Within a 100 years of Muhammad鈥檚 death, Islam had spread across much of the known world. The religion鈥檚 emphasis on justice and equality made it popular and widely accepted. The Qur'an encouraged people to learn more about Allah鈥檚 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鈥檚 influence further.
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