Islamic Expansion By brolsen Period: Jan 1, 600 to Jan 1, 750 Islamic Expansion Jan 1, 622 Muhammad moves Muhammad moves from Mecca to yathrib and because of this he gains more followers. Jun 8, 632 Muhammed Dies Jan 1, 650 Spreads to Persia Jan 1, 711 Islam spreads to Spain Oct 1, 732 The Islamic Empire is defeated by France, Charles Matel Nov 12, 732 Expansion stopped on Iberian Peninsula/Battle of Tours