The document summarizes the origins and spread of Islam. It began in 7th century Arabia, founded by the prophet Muhammad. The religion's core beliefs are the five pillars of Islam. After Muhammad's death, the new Islamic civilization expanded rapidly across Asia, Africa, and into Europe. The Umayyad and Abbasid caliphates presided over the golden age of early Islamic rule and civilization.
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