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Jan 1, 615
Islam introduced in China
615 AD Islam introduced in China. This was after the death of Muhammad. -
Jan 1, 615
Four companions (sahaba) traveled from Arabia to China.
The purpose was for trade and to preach a new faith. -
Jan 1, 618
Muslim traders
Muslim traders brought Islam to China -
Jan 1, 627
Saad ibn Abi Waqaas photo
photo of Muhammad's uncle -
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. -
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
1-2 percent of the population. This was about 7 million -
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
The restriction on Hajj were lifted in 1979. -
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
They live alog the borders of modern China in Yunnan, Tibet, Xinjiane, Gansu, Hehan.