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When did the Philippines became a part of Islam?
14th century
Islam reached the Philippines in the 14th century with the arrival of Muslim traders from the Persian Gulf, southern India, and their followers from several sultanate governments in the Malay Archipelago. The first Muslims to arrive were traders followed by missionaries in the late 14th and early 15th centuries.
Who first introduced the Islamic religion in the Philippines?
Karim Al Makhdum
As early as 1380, an Arabian trader by the name of Karim Al Makhdum reportedly reached the Sulu Archipelago and later established Islam in the country. He established the first Muslim mosque in the Philippines in Barangay Tubig Indangan on Simunul Island in Tawi-Tawi.
How did Southeast Asia became Muslim?
The first theory is trade. The expansion of trade among West Asia, India and Southeast Asia helped the spread of the religion as Muslim traders brought Islam to the region. Gujarati Muslims played a pivotal role in establishing Islam in Southeast Asia. The second theory is the role of missionaries or Sufis.
When did Spain colonize the Philippines?
The Spanish colonial period of the Philippines began when explorer Ferdinand Magellan came to the islands in 1521 and claimed it as a colony for the Spanish Empire. The period lasted until the Philippine Revolution in 1898.
Who came to the Philippines first?
Ferdinand Magellan
Spanish Control: Ferdinand Magellan was the first European recorded to have landed in the Philippines*. He arrived in March 1521 during his circumnavigation of the globe.
How did Islam start?
The start of Islam is marked in the year 610, following the first revelation to the prophet Muhammad at the age of 40. Muhammad and his followers spread the teachings of Islam throughout the Arabian peninsula. The angel recites to him the first revelations of the Quran and informs him that he is God’s prophet.
Who brought Islam South Asia?
Muhammad ibn Qasim
In 711, when Sindhi pirates captured a ship bound from Sri Lanka to the Umayyad ruler with royal gifts, the Arab-Islamic empire mounted a naval expedition that conquered Sindh. The expedition leader, Muhammad ibn Qasim, established the first Arab-Islamic polity in South Asia.