BACKGROUNDER: THE PRESIDENT'S QUOTES ON ISLAM In the President’s Words: Respecting Islam The United States is a nation dedicated to religious tolerance and freedom, and President Bush has acted to ensure that the world's Muslims know that America appreciates and celebrates the traditions of Islam. Remarks by the President on Eid Al-Fitr Remarks by the President on Eid Al-Fitr Presidential Message Eid al-Fitr President's Eid al-Fitr Greeting to Muslims around the World Press Conference by President Bush and President Havel of Czech Republic Remarks by President George W. Bush in a statement to reporters during a meeting with U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan President Hosts Iftaar Dinner Remarks by President George W. Bush on U.S. Humanitarian Aid to Afghanistan Remarks by President
George W. Bush on U.S. Humanitarian Aid to Afghanistan President George W. Bush Holds
Roundtable with Arab and Muslim-American Leaders President George W. Bush Calls for New Palestinian Leadership Remarks by the President George W. Bush at the 2002 Graduation Exercise of the
United States Military Academy President George W. Bush Promotes Compassionate Conservatism Remarks by
the President George W. Bush at a Town Hall Meeting with Citizens of Ontario Remarks by the President in Honor of Eid Al-Fitr President's Message for Eid al-Fitr Remarks by the President George W. Bush At Iftaar Dinner President George W. Bush's Message for Ramadan President George W. Bush Addresses the Nation Remarks by President George W. Bush to the Warsaw
Conference on Combating Terrorism Remarks by President George W. Bush and His Majesty King
Abdullah of Jordan President George W. Bush Remarks by the President to Airline Employees "The terrorists are traitors to their own faith, trying, in effect, to hijack Islam itself. The enemy of America is not our many Muslim friends; it is not our many Arab friends. Our enemy is a radical network of terrorists, and every government that supports them." President George W. Bush's Address to a Joint Session of Congress and the American People Remarks by President George W. Bush and President Megawati of Indonesia Remarks by the President at Islamic Center of Washington, D.C. ### What is one factor that helped spread Islam to other parts of the world?After the advent of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula in the 7th century, Islam started its expansion towards eastern regions through trade encouraged by the development of the maritime Silk Roads. Muslims were known to have a commercial talent notably encouraged by Islam, as well as excellent sailing skills.
What was the unifying force in Islam for many of its new followers?The unifying forces in the Muslim world were religion (Islam) and trade.
Who helped the spread of Islam?The growth and spread of Islam began when the Prophet Muhammad began sharing his divine revelations and spreading messages he received from Allah (god). He and his followers were persecuted and had to flee to the neighboring city of Medina in 622. There he and his followers were welcomed and the faith grew.
In what ways did Islam work as a unifying force?Islam was a unifying force in Africa because it united the people in Africa under a common religion. When you belong, you share common goals, beliefs, and in Islam's case, you share a common way of life.
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