The Coming of Islam to Egypt

By atrudeau
  • Largely displaced Egyptian religion
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    Largely displaced Egyptian religion

    Christianity comes to Egypt
  • Arab Conquest of Egypt
    Jan 1, 642

    Arab Conquest of Egypt

  • Fatimids
    Jan 1, 969

    Fatimids

    Took control over Egypt from the Abbasids
  • Cairo
    Jan 1, 969

    Cairo

    Established Capital in Egypt
  • Turkish Ottoman absorbed Egypt
    Jan 1, 1517

    Turkish Ottoman absorbed Egypt

    Last powerful Islamic Empire in the West
  • Fine Artistry

    Fine Artistry

    Quranic calligraphy in the arts of Egypt
  • Hassan Al-Banna - Found of Muslim Brotherhood

    Hassan Al-Banna - Found of Muslim Brotherhood

    Campaigns to reorient Egypt and the whole Muslim East away from Western influence

  • Islamic Activism

    Ulamas were loyal to the government and condemned radical Islamist groups
  • President Nasser

    President Nasser

    Repress Muslim Brotherhood

  • State Religion Recognized

    Islam was recognized as the States Religion

  • Islam is the Dominant Religion

    80 million Muslims- 94.7% of population
  • 1956-2011 Egypts Militant Leaders: Mubarak, Sadat, Nasr

    1956-2011 Egypts Militant Leaders: Mubarak, Sadat, Nasr