Under the Umayyads, Islam expanded greatly through military conquests and expansion into new territories. The Umayyad Caliphate spread across North Africa, the Iberian Peninsula, Central Asia, India, and parts of Southeast Asia. They also promoted Islamic beliefs and practices through cultural exchanges and trade networks. The Umayyads used the Arabic language and Islamic law to unify and govern their vast empire, contributing to the spread and influence of Islam across diverse regions and peoples.
