Why did the religion expand so rapidly1

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Why did the religion expand so rapidly? Warlike zeal Die in combat - Paradise Survive - Great fortune Assimilation of non-Arabs Respect for other religions in the places they conquered Inhabitants of other territories gradually submitted to Islam 02 Medieval Islam Political organisation, society and economy 1. Political organisation Vizer (minister) Central administration Diwan Responsible for collecting taxes Valis Governors of the provinces of the empire Caliph Highest political and religious authority Cadi Administered justice according to the Qur'an Political organisation 632-660 Orthodox caliphate Head Muhammad Capital: Medina. 660-750 Umayyads Capital: Damascus 1250- Abbasids Capital: Baghdad It was divided into: - Omeya Caliphate in Córdoba Fatimid Caliphate in Egypt Islamic society Caliph Aristocratic minority High positions in the administration No properties They had to pay taxes Intermediate group (traders, smallholders, craftsmen and peasants) Out of the law They had to pay a special taх Slaves Jews and christians Irrigated agriculture Economic activities They built ditches and water wheels to supply cities with water The main crops were: rice, fruit, olives, wheat and ...