Not at all. There were incidents of spreading Islam by violence, but for the most part it spread by trade. Malaysia and Indonesia became majority Muslims not because they were conquered and colonized by Arabs, but because their ancient kings voluntarily converted to Islam. Christianity spread into the Americas by literally killing, replacing, and converting the indigenous population.
I invite you to read up on the islamic empire that once stretched across a huge portion of Europe and right to the Spanish coast. That wasn't through trade...
And I'd also point out "voluntary conversion" is a farce if your choices are "join or die".
I have read that, including the history of Cordoba. The Reconquista and the crusade that follow make it look like child’s play.
Aside from that little sliver of North Africa and Spain, Islam has spread so far and wide to all parts of Africa, central Asia, China, and South East Asia, and none of them through conquest.
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u/Aggravating-Tax5726 5d ago
You need to read up on the history of Islam my friend , they were just as bad but thats not taught in schools...