The Umayyad dynasty was responsible for the emergence of imperial Islam.

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The Umayyad dynasty marked the transition of Islam from a primarily Arab-centered religion to a fully-fledged empire, with its political and cultural influence extending beyond the Arabian Peninsula. They established an imperial administration, devised a system of taxation and minted their own currency. In this way, the Umayyad dynasty was responsible for the emergence of imperial Islam.

The Umayyad Dynasty Was Responsible for the Emergence of Imperial