The great world religions preach peace, yet history is stained by wars waged in God's name. This documentary explores the incredible rise of the Islamic civilisation, from the Prophet Muhammad's birth in 569 to its rapid, triumphal expansion. We examine how a peaceful faith became intertwined with military might, the true meaning of Jihad, and the crucial role of military slave dynasties such as the Mamluks, who defeated the seemingly unbeatable Mongol hordes. Discover the Islamic Golden Age that saved and advanced ancient Greek philosophy and science, contributing our numbers and algebra, and the surprising cultural exchange with Europe that birthed concepts like chivalry, before intellectual freedom gave way to theological fossilisation. You can now become a History Hit member right here on YouTube! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. Get an exclusive release every week by signing up here: https://bit.ly/4pyExyn Subscribe to Parable for more Religious History documentaries! This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #Parable #ReligiousHistoryDocumentary