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Muslim Empires Islam is expanding and growing powerful after Muhammad’s death The Arab Muslim Empire and the Spread of Islam Early Conquests 600’s Muslim soldiers conquered Persia and much of Byzantine Mesopotamia, Palestine, Syria, Egypt, Afghanistan, and Northern India 800- Vast empire Islam Spreads Spreads peacefully at different speeds o N. Africa quick to convert o Egypt remains Christian for centuries Arabic language spread to many parts of the empire with Islam Merchants helped diffuse (spread) religions with missionaries o South Asia, S.E. Asia and Africa turned to Islam Reasons for Success Decline of Persian and Byzantine empires o Left weak from war Religious faith gave Muslim warriors desire to win battle Religious toleration (did not force religion on conquered people) Appeal of Islam o Emphasized equality among all Society in the Arab Muslim Empire o Social Divisions Four main groups in early days of Muslim Empire Arab Muslims (1) Non- Arab Muslims (2) Jews and Christians (3) Slaves (4) o Did not have rights as free people but Islam required them to be treated well o Men and Women Men Support families Conduct business Women Stayed at home Fewer rights than men Conditions of women did improve under Islam Jews and Christians Shared religious books o “People of the Book” The Caliphs o