Islam Religion
One
of the prominent religions of India, Islam forms about 12 per cent of
India's population. Though India's contact with Islam had begun much
earlier, the real push came in the 8th century when the province of
Sindh was conquered. Though the Muslims form only 12 per cent of the
total population of India but the influence of Islam on Indian society
is much stronger. The main reason for this strong influence is that over
a long period of time many Muslim rulers ruled in different parts of
India.
The country with the largest Muslim population today is Indonesia and
it is followed by India. The followers of Islamic religion, Muslims
constitute India's largest religious minority. They number about 105
million. This makes India one of the largest Islamic nations in the
world. India has had two Muslim Presidents and several cabinet and state
chief ministers since Independence. Besides, Muslims in India have
always held various responsible positions and posts in all walks of
life.
In India the Muslims are divided into two main sects- Sunni and Shia. Each one of these two sects has many different schools. Along with these main divisions, the Indian Muslims also have other divisions. It is mainly because different communities that adopted Islam have different names. The Bohra and the Khoja Muslim communities are prominent in west India. The Nawait call themselves as descendants of Arab and Persian immigrants.
In south India in the state of Kerala, the famous Mopillah community is said to have descended from Arab merchants. Another well known Indian Muslim community is Pathan. The Pathans are Muslims who arrived from Afghanistan to India. The Pathans put their surname as Khan. They are regarded as brave, honest and righteous.
In India the Muslims are divided into two main sects- Sunni and Shia. Each one of these two sects has many different schools. Along with these main divisions, the Indian Muslims also have other divisions. It is mainly because different communities that adopted Islam have different names. The Bohra and the Khoja Muslim communities are prominent in west India. The Nawait call themselves as descendants of Arab and Persian immigrants.
In south India in the state of Kerala, the famous Mopillah community is said to have descended from Arab merchants. Another well known Indian Muslim community is Pathan. The Pathans are Muslims who arrived from Afghanistan to India. The Pathans put their surname as Khan. They are regarded as brave, honest and righteous.
One of the prominent religions of India, Islam forms about 12 per cent
of India's population. Though India's contact with Islam had begun much
earlier, the real push came in the 8th century when the province of
Sindh was conquered. Though the Muslims form only 12 per cent of the
total population of India but the influence of Islam on Indian society
is much stronger.
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