The Inglorious history of Islam began in the 7th century in Mecca with the founder, Mohammed. During the first thirtten years he was non violent but attracted only 150 followers. He moved to Medina in 622AD and for the next ten years he practised violent Jihad and attracted 100,000 followers. Before he died in 632AD Mohammed instructed his believers to rid Arabia of all Jews and Christians, which they did. So began the relentless and violent thrust of Islamic war against all who opposed it in the Middle East and into Spain.