From Arabia to empire
From Arabia to empire
The rise of Islam is easiest to follow as a chain: Arabia before Islam, Muhammad's leadership, the early caliphate, then Umayyad imperial rule. Each stage changed the scale of Muslim power, from local preaching in Mecca to a vast empire by 750.
Step-by-step lessons covering OCR AS Level History The Rise of Islam c.550–750 for AS Level History. Each lesson works through exam-style questions.