History of Muslim China
In the Name of Allah---the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. The history of Muslim China dates back to the 7th century CE during the Tang Dynasty (618–907), when Arab and Persian traders, diplomats, and missionaries arrived via the Silk Road and maritime routes. The history of Muslim China dates back to the 7th century CE during the Tang Dynasty (618–907) , when Arab and Persian traders, diplomats, and missionaries arrived via the Silk Road and maritime routes . Islam is believed to have first entered China through Guangzhou , where early Muslim communities established trade hubs and built mosques like the Huaisheng Mosque . The Tang and Song Dynasties welcomed Muslim merchants, facilitating cultural and economic exchanges. Under the Yuan Dynasty (1271–1368) , Muslims held prominent positions as administrators, astronomers, and engineers. The Ming Dynasty (1368–1644) ...