Which of the following statements best describes the spread of Islam during the Arab conquests?

Question

A.

Islam spread only within the lands conquered by Arabs.

B.

Everyone in conquered lands was forced to convert to Islam.

C.

Few non-Arabs ever converted to Islam.

Answer 1

The statement that best describes the spread of Islam during the Arab conquests is:

A. Islam spread only within the lands conquered by Arabs.

This statement captures the idea that while Islam initially spread in the regions that were conquered by Arab armies, it eventually reached beyond those areas as well through trade, cultural exchange, and missionary efforts. However, it is important to note that Islam spread primarily in the territories that the Arabs conquered during the initial phase.