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History Is a treasure trove in which desirable things are to be found.

History is written by victor's, and these victor's were unencumbered by notions of political correctness.

Various groups of islamic history (Persians, Arabic, Turks) interacted and combined to build something in which they all have significant stake and to which they all contributed, albeit in different ways.

Renaissance would not have happened had the Arabs and their language remained in Arabia.

Islam exists at all is due to events in the 600-800 period. It looks the way it does now is largely due to events in the 800-1100.

In the 9th century Islamic world experienced a paper revolution. Everything was recored on printed form- from pre islamic poetry to science.

The Umayyad's created a somewhat exclusive Arab empire whereas the Abbasid's were consciously cosmopolitan and inclusive, empowering non Arabs.

Caravans were central to the period
s of Abbasid's. They encouraged a level of internationalism, multiculturalism, and inter connectivity that most westerners would associate with modernity.

For much of the period of umayyad regime, conversion of the conquered peoples to Islam was discouraged!

In 750 they were overthrown by what was basically a Shiite revolt from the. East that brought the Abbasid Dynasty to the throne.

Political reasons behind the construction Dome of Rock?

اسلامی تہذیب کے عروج و زوال میں پیشگوئیوں کا کردار؟

Decentralisation (political ideology) was first implemented by whom?
The Arabic language was imposed as official administrative language in the islamic lands during the reign of Abd al Malik, Islamic coins were minted and the Dome of Rock was constructed on the Temple Mount bearing the islamic inscription. The point was clear for all to see: Islam had arrived.
Consciously Arabic and Islamic identify was developed.

Does jihad mean violence or peace? Where does the concept of jihad came from? How are raids related with jihad?

Success of muslims was interpreted as God's reward for them for following His will. And the failure of Christians made them certain that it was His retribution for their sins.