Muslims and Islam in China after the death of Muhammad to present

By c.yurko
  • Islam introduced in China
    Jan 1, 615

    Islam introduced in China

    615 AD Islam introduced in China. This was after the death of Muhammad.
  • Four companions (sahaba) traveled from Arabia to China.
    Jan 1, 615

    Four companions (sahaba) traveled from Arabia to China.

    The purpose was for trade and to preach a new faith.
  • Muslim traders
    Jan 1, 618

    Muslim traders

    Muslim traders brought Islam to China
  • Saad ibn Abi Waqaas photo
    Jan 1, 627

    Saad ibn Abi Waqaas photo

    photo of Muhammad's uncle
  • The Hauisheng Mosque
    Jan 1, 627

    The Hauisheng Mosque

    This Mosque was dedicated to Muhammad.First Mosque in China
  • Period: Jan 1, 627 to Jan 1, 650

    Tang Emperor Gaoaong

    627-650.Gaozong. He welcomed Saad ibn Abi Waqaas.
  • Saad ibn Abi Waqaas
    Jan 1, 651

    Saad ibn Abi Waqaas

    He was The unce og Muhammad. He was on a mission to China by Uthman the 3rd caliph.
  • Population of Muslims in China

    Population of Muslims in China

    1-2 percent of the population. This was about 7 million
  • Cultural revolution in China

    Cultural revolution in China

    This took place in May 1966. Chinese Muslims were not allowed to complete Hajj. Ther was political and social chaos
  • Hajj

    Hajj

    The restriction on Hajj were lifted in 1979.
  • Moderan Mosque in China

    Moderan Mosque in China

    These Mosques are constructed bt Western Architects. They are used for daily prayer and as cultural centers and for Muslim Holidays.
  • Muslim Ethnic Groups

    Muslim Ethnic Groups

    They live alog the borders of modern China in Yunnan, Tibet, Xinjiane, Gansu, Hehan.