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What caused the rapid rise of Islam in the 7th century, and why did it spread so far, so fast?

In this lecture, Dr. Roy Casagranda unpacks the historical, religious, and political forces that shaped the emergence of Islam. From the collapse of the Roman and Persian Empires to the tribal power dynamics of the Arabian Peninsula, Roy explains how the Prophet Muhammad unified Arabia and laid the foundation for a global civilization.

The lecture explores the early Islamic Empire, major battles, the role of tolerance policies, and the intellectual and scientific advancements that followed. Roy also compares Islamic conquests to the brutality of the Crusades, offering a clear, myth-busting take on one of the most misunderstood periods in world history.

Whether you're studying world history, religion, or Middle Eastern politics, this episode delivers an essential deep dive into the rise of Islam.

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00:00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Lecture
00:02:04 Historical Context: The Fall of Alexandria
00:04:32 The Great Library of Alexandria
00:05:56 Roman Innovations and Military Might
00:08:05 Religious Conflicts in Alexandria
00:18:44 The Decline of the Western Roman Empire
00:36:37 The Rise of Islam
00:42:42 Unbeaten Generals and Their Battles
00:43:23 Prophet Muhammad's Transformative Reforms for Women
00:47:36 The Conquest of the Persian and Roman Empires
00:49:48 The Battle Tactics of Khalid ibn al-Walid
01:06:11 The Siege and Surrender of Jerusalem
01:19:28 The Expansion of the Arab Empire
01:21:23 The Fall of the Academy in Athens
01:22:44 The Preservation and Translation of Knowledge by the Arabs
01:24:57 Contributions of Persian Scholars to Modern Science
01:27:03 The Crusaders' Conquest of Jerusalem
01:32:57 The Arab Empire's Religious Tolerance and Taxation System
01:38:12 The Legacy of Tolerant Empires in History
01:41:18 The Crusades: A Historical Overview
01:57:05 The Mongol Empire's Brutality and Modernity

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