Islamic History Of China

Islam is a universal religion, which can be accepted by all groups; tribes, peoples, and customs. Therefore, Islam quickly accepted by society because of the principle of tolerance (Tasamuh), moderate (tawasuth), fair, and balanced (tawazun.) This also is true for the Chinese community. Populated country with over one billion now, the acceptance of Islam by the warm welcome.

Historically, Islam entered China during the Tang Dynasty (618-905 AD), who was taken by one of the Muslim commander, Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas RA, in the future Caliph Uthman ibn Affan RA. According to Chen Yuen, in A Brief Study of the Introduction of Islam to China, the entry of Islam into China around the year 30 H, or about 651 AD At that time, China was ruled by Emperor Yong Hui (there is also the name of Yung Wei). Data entry of Islam into China was confirmed again by Ibrahim Ma Ying Tien in Muslims in China (The development of Islam in China).

This book is a complete history of the development of Islam peel in China since early entry to the 1980's. Previously, many developing saga of the entry of Islam into the Bamboo Curtain country. However, all of the saga that tells the main character behind the spread of Islam in China. versions first mention, Islam first arrived in China brought a friend of the Prophet Muhammad migrated to Habasyah Abyssinia (Ethiopia).

Companions of the Prophet migrated to Ethiopia to avoid anger and ignorance Quraysh mass rioting. They include Ruqayyah, daughter of the Prophet; Uthman ibn Affan, Ruqayyah husband; Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas and many other friends. 'friends who migrated to Ethiopia was the protection of the King Atsmaha Negus in the city of Axum. Many friends who choose to settle down and do not return to Arab lands. That said, they are the ones who then sailed and arrived in mainland China during the Sui Dynasty came to power (581-618 AD). Another source said that Islam first arrived in China when Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas and three companions set sail to China from Ethiopia at 616 M. After arriving in China, Sa'ad returned to Arabia, and 21 years later returned to Guangzhou bringing Holy Koran.

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