About this episode

This episode explores the history of Islam from its origins in the seventh century with Muhammad in Mecca to its spread across various regions.

If you’re looking into the history of Islam, you’ll find a story that began in the seventh century with a man named Muhammad in the city of Mecca. Islam emerged as a monotheistic religion that spread rapidly through trade, preaching, and military conquest across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. From a biblical perspective, understanding the history of Islam helps us see how this major world religion developed in relation to the Judeo-Christian tradition. -- The PursueGOD Truth podcast is the “easy button” for making disciples – whether you’re looking for resources to lead a family devotional, a small group at church, or a one-on-one mentoring relationship. Join us for new episodes every Tuesday and Friday. Find resources to talk about these episodes at pursueGOD.org . Help others go "full circle" as a follower of Jesus through our 12-week Pursuit series . Click here to learn more about how to use these resources at home, with a small group, or in a one-on-one discipleship relationship. Got questions or want to leave a note? Email us at podcast@pursueGOD.org. Donate Now --

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Host: PursueGOD

Topics covered

• history of Islam
• monotheistic religion
• Judeo-Christian tradition
• religious development
• trade and conquest

Keywords

• Islam
• history
• Muhammad
• Mecca
• monotheism
• religion
• Judeo-Christian

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Places: Mecca

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