Did the Islamic Empire Spread?

Islam spread through military conquest, trade, pilgrimage, and missionaries. Arab Muslim forces conquered vast territories and built imperial structures over time.

How far did the Islamic empire spread?

Through the Muslim conquest of Persia, in the 7th century, Islam spread as far as the North Caucasus, which parts of it (notably Dagestan) were part of the Sasanid domains.

Where did the Islamic empire expand?

The Islamic empire began in Southwest Asia (Middle East) and quickly expanded into Africa and then deeper into Asia. The territory was under Islamic control, but most of the people did not convert to Islam immediately. Islamic rulers allowed people to worship their religion, but often they had to pay a protection tax.