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What was the name for Muslims in Spain?
Muslims
How many religions and beliefs are there in Spain?
They are around 2 millions of Muslims in Spain. Only about 1.2 Millions are legally living there, the rest are illegal. According to the Pew Research Center, as of 2009 Spain had about 650,000 Muslims. See the related link.
How many years did Muslims stay in Spain?
782, from 710 until 1492.
When Muslims settled in Spain they adopted the local religion and customs.?
No, Muslims did not adopt the local religion and customs when they settled in Spain.
What was the name of the centuries-long effort by Christians to drive Muslims out of Spain?
The Reconquista. Jews and Muslims alike were driven out of Spain. The Reconquista ended in 1492 when Moorish Granada surrendered. The Muslims were allowed to remain in Spain. The Jews and the Muslims were expelled later.
What happened to spanish Muslims after Ferdinand and iabella took power?
It is an extremely unfortunate and pathetic chapter of Islamic History. The Muslims in Spain were put to sword, forced to convert to Christianity or forced to flee from Spain. Within a short period Spain was cleared of the Muslims where the Jews and the Christians had been living in peace for many centuries under the Muslim rule.
When did Muslims go to Spain?
The Religion was dominant in Southern Spain from 711 until 1492, under the rule of the Arabs and Moors of al-Andalus.
Did Spain convert to Islam?
Many Spanish converted, by their own will as described by Western Historians, when Spain was under control of Arabs during the early Islam dinasty. However, when Christians got control of the country, they either expelled the Muslims and Jews, or forced them to convert to Christianity, or they killed them. Accordingly, now Spain has the minimum % of Muslims in Europe (after the Vatican that having non as Muslims).
What did the Spain's call the Muslims who occupied Spain?
Muslims in Spain used to be called MOORS, although in modern times, the term is considered somewhat derogatory. The current term for them is Berbers or Amazigh.
When did the Muslims migrate to Spain?
Islam was first introduced to Spain in 711 A .D.
What people conquered Spain in A.D. 711?
Spain was conquered by the Moors
When Muslims settled in Spain did they adopt the local religion and customs?
No, Muslims did not adopt the local religion and customs when they settled in Spain.
