In 751, the Abbasid Caliphate defeated Tang China at the Battle of Talas, marking the end of Tang westward expansion and resulting in Muslim control of Transoxiana for the next 400 years.

Aug 30, 2023 · Notwithstanding the relative consensus around Muslim population numbers, studying Islam in China comes with many challenges. To begin with, the Chinese government …

Nov 27, 2023 · China is home to an estimated 20mn Muslims. While the Uyghurs in Xinjiang are probably the best known, more than half belong to the Hui ethnic group — often referred to as …

In this presentation, we will explore where Muslims live in China, the history of Islam in the country, and the unique cultural and religious practices of Chinese Muslims.

Apr 10, 2025 · Islam has been present in China for over 1,300 years, making it one of the country’s oldest foreign religions. Arriving via trade, diplomacy, and migration, it took root in …

Chinese Muslims have been in China for the last 1,400 years of continuous interaction with Chinese society."Islam expanded gradually across the maritime and inland silk routes from the …

Islam was introduced to China around the Tang dynasty (618 – 907). In 651 AD, the third Caliph of Muhammad, Uthman, sent envoys to Chang’an, the capital city of Tang Dynasty (current …

Islam reached China in the mid-seventh century through Arab and Persian merchants travel the Silk Road and sea routes to southern China. The religion has a large following among ten of …

From the arrival of Muslim traders in the Tang dynasty to the present day, Islam has been an integral part of Chinese culture. Learn more about their rich past.

Muslims in China have managed to practice their faith in China, sometimes against great odds, since the 7th century CE. Islam is one of the religions that is still officially recognized in China.