Rise of Islam

Inspired by the Prophet Mohammed, the founder of the Islamic religion, Muslim armies conquered vast territories during 7th and 8th centuries AD. At its height, the Islamic empire...

Islamic Golden Age

The Islamic Golden Age was a period when the arts and sciences flourished in the Islamic world. It began in 8th century in the newly founded city of Baghdad with the opening of the...

Islamic empires

The first Muslim conquests began in the lifetime of the Prophet Mohammed (570–632). His successors conquered vast territories in the Middle East and North Africa, and created an...

Ottoman Empire

The Ottoman Empire was the one of the largest and longest-lasting empires in history. Bolstered by its powerful army, the empire was at its height during the reign of Suleiman I...

Islamic world A-Z