The Rise of Islam: Origins, Expansion, & Divisions Islam emerges in 7th-century Arabia with Muhammad, a merchant from Mecca, receiving revelations that become the basis of the Quran. After initial private then public preaching, conflict with the Quraysh leads to conquests, caliphs, and a Shiite-Sunni split, culminating in a Golden Age. #Religion #Islam #EpicHistory | Epic History TV

4.8K views · 124 reactions | Delve into the cultural & architectural significance of the world’s iconic mosques that have also stood as symbols of hope. Watch the #Eid special 'Sacred Spaces - Mosque: Art and Space' tonight at 7 PM on HistoryTV18. | HISTORY | Facebook