History of Islam is concerned with the history of the Islamic faith as a religion and as a social institution.
When we examine the history of Islam we can fairly say that although Islam existed when Jinn and mankind came into being, it was known by different names according to the many prophets and messengers that were sent to carry convey the message of Allah.
- The history of Islam is closely tied to the political, economic, and military fields.
- The history of Islam can be dated back to the 6th centaury.
From the oasis cities of Makkah and Madinah in the Arabian Desert, the message of Islam went forth with electrifying speed.
The history of Islam has been showcased and presented by historians and the like in a biased way which has lead to the belief that it was a religion of the sword and was spread primarily by means of war.
It was only within Arabia, where a crude form of idolatry was rampant, that Islam was propagated by warring against those tribes which did not accept the message of God–whereas Christians and Jews were not forced to convert.
Throughout the history of Islam i.e.
when Islam was flourishing in every major field known to man, we realize that when people were faithful to the covenant of Allah they always received victory but the moment they neglected Allah they fell into the throes of defeat.
Even when we analyze the history of Islam in the light of the Quran, we find that the many ancient cities and tribes destroyed by Allah (SWT) all had one thing in common…
They were arrogant over their limited mortality, wealth and strength and were under the delusion that it will last forever.