Islamic Golden Age
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The Islamic Golden Age was an era from the 8th to 14th century marked by the expansion of Islam and Arabic culture throughout North Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia and Southern Europe, during which there was a great flourishing in the arts, commerce and science.
UnderstandMuhammad, the prophet of Islam who is credited by non-Muslims with founding the religion and by Muslims with being Allah's last messenger, was also an inspirational and very effective leader and military commander.
DestinationsThe Islamic heartland in today's Middle East can be difficult to visit. As of the 2020s, Syria, Iraq and Yemen are not safe for travellers.
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