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Rise of Islam

History 102 with WhatifAltHist's Rudyard Lynch and Austin Padgett

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The Rise of Islam: Roots and Divergence

This chapter examines the historical backdrop of Arab tribes, particularly the Bedouins, and how their lifestyle influenced the rise of early Islam and Muhammad's journey from merchant to prophet. It discusses the initial revelations of Muhammad, the formation of the Quran, and the distinctive theological differences that separated Christianity and Islam. Additionally, it explores the establishment of the Umayyad Caliphate, their methods of governance, and the complexities of religious conversion during a time of rapid territorial expansion.

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