Why did Islam rise to prominence?

The same question could be asked: When did Islam's rise?

7th century

What is the reason why Quraysh rejected Islam? Conflict with Muhammad. The polytheistic Quraysh opposed Muhammad's monotheistic message. He was himself a Qurayshi from Banu Hashim. Members of the new Muslim community were harassed by the tribe, who tried to harm Muhammad but was protected by Abu Talib, his uncle.

How did the early Islamic empire grow?

Islam reached Southeast Asia first through Muslim traders who traveled along the main trade route between Asia and Far East. Then, Sufi orders spread Islam further and was finally consolidated by the expansions of territories held by converted rulers and their families.

When did the Islamic Empire begin and end?

Some scholars place the end to the golden age in 1350. However, many historians and scholars now believe that the Islamic Golden Age ended around the 15th-16th centuries. (The medieval period Islam looks very similar, if not identical. One source defines it as being between 900 and 1300 CE. )