Arab merchants
Voodoo, rasta or whatever you wish to call it.
The first Muslims in India were Arab merchants who traveled to the Malabar Coast of India by sea. When the Muslim armies defeated the Sasanian Empire, many Zoroastrians fled to the east and settled in Gujarat.
No. Arab Traders introduced Islam to Southeast Asia in the 800s and 900s. It would be the Spanish who would introduce Catholicism to the Philippines in the early 1500s and this would be the first major introduction of Christianity to Southeast Asia.
"Arab" is an ethnicity, not a religion. While Islam was founded in the Arab World and most Arabs today are Muslims, Islam is the religion not "Arab".
of the Non Arab countries practicing Islam are:IndonesiaMalaysiaPakistanBangladeshIranTurkeyAfghanestan
Islamic influences in India could be seen as early as the 7th century AD. At this time, Arab traders arrived in India.
Voodoo, rasta or whatever you wish to call it.
The first religion in the Philippines is Animism.
The first Muslims in India were Arab merchants who traveled to the Malabar Coast of India by sea. When the Muslim armies defeated the Sasanian Empire, many Zoroastrians fled to the east and settled in Gujarat.
No. Arab Traders introduced Islam to Southeast Asia in the 800s and 900s. It would be the Spanish who would introduce Catholicism to the Philippines in the early 1500s and this would be the first major introduction of Christianity to Southeast Asia.
"Arab" is an ethnicity, not a religion. While Islam was founded in the Arab World and most Arabs today are Muslims, Islam is the religion not "Arab".
of the Non Arab countries practicing Islam are:IndonesiaMalaysiaPakistanBangladeshIranTurkeyAfghanestan
Sunni Islam is the most common religion in the Arab World, but every Arab chooses his own "dominant" religion or non-religion to believe in.
when Islam was just beginning and after the death of Muhammad (sws), the Arab empire conquered alot of differerent regions and introduced their religion, however they did not force mass conversions. Islam was simply appealing to followers of other religions because of the political unity and loyalty. if you have time research the beginnings of the Arab empire and the life of Muhammad (sws)
Islam first arrived in India through traders and merchants along the western coastal regions during the 7th century. The peaceful interactions between Arab traders and local populations facilitated the spread of Islamic teachings. Additionally, the later invasions by Muslim rulers, such as Muhammad bin Qasim in the early 8th century, further established Islamic presence in the subcontinent. Over time, Islam integrated with local cultures, leading to a diverse religious landscape in India.
Islam
The first Arab Empire was established by the Umayyad Dynasty, which ruled from 661 to 750 CE. Following the death of Prophet Muhammad, the Umayyads expanded the Islamic caliphate, stretching from Spain in the west to India in the east. This period marked significant political, cultural, and economic developments in the Arab world. The Umayyad Empire played a crucial role in the spread of Islam and the Arabic language.