What countries did Islam conquered?

What countries did Islam conquered?

Over a period of about 30 years, Arab warriors, riding fast horses and camels, conquered the entire Persian empire and much of the Byzantine. The conquered lands included Egypt, Syria, Iran, Iraq, and much of Afghanistan and Baluchistan. Arab warriors were filled with confidence that God destined them for victory.

What regions did the Muslims first conquer?

Early Muslim conquests

Date	622–750
Location	Levant, Mesopotamia, Persia, North Africa, Iberia, Gaul, Transoxania, Sindh, Kabulistan, Zamindawar, Zabulistan, Khorasan, Tukharistan, Sistan and Caucasus
Territorial changes	Islamic expansion: under Muhammad, 622–632 under Rashidun caliphs, 632–661 under Umayyad caliphs, 661–750

Which European nations did the Islamic empire control?

The European powers colonized one Islamic country after another. France occupied Algeria in 1830, and Britain Aden nine years later. Tunisia was occupied in 1881, Egypt in 1882, the Sudan in 1889 and Libya and Morocco in 1912.

Who defeated the Muslims in Europe?

Charles Martel

What is the fastest growing religion in Europe?

Islam is the fastest-growing religion in Europe. According to the Pew Research Center, the Muslim population in Europe (excluding Turkey) was about 30 million in 1990, and 44 million in 2010; the Muslim share of the population increased from 4.1% in 1990 to 6% in 2010.

Who is the first person accept Islam?

According to Ibn Ishaq and some other authorities, Ali was the first male to embrace Islam. Tabari adds other traditions making the similar claim of being the first Muslim in relation to Zayd ibn Harithah or Abu Bakr.

How many Russian convert to Islam?

Russia has the largest Muslim population in Europe; and according to US Department of State in 2017, Muslims in Russia numbered 10,220,000 or 7% of the total population….Islam in Russia by region.

Region	Percentage of Muslims	Source
Mari El	6.00	Source
Mordovia	2.50	Source
Moscow	3.50	Source
Moscow Oblast	2.12	Source