How did Islam come to Kazakhstan?

Islam was brought to the area of Kazakhstan during the 8th century when the Arabs arrived in Central Asia. Additionally, in the late 14th century, the Golden Horde propagated Islam amongst Tatars and other Central Asian tribes. During the 18th century, Russian influence rapidly increased toward the region.

When did Kazakhs convert to Islam?

Islam was brought to Kazakhs people during the 8th century when Arabs arrived into Central Asia region. Islam was widely spread because of zealous missionary work of Samanid rulers, especially in areas surrounding ancient Kazakhstan city of Taraz where a lot of Kazakh people accepted Islam.

How did Islamism spread?

Islam spread through military conquest, trade, pilgrimage, and missionaries. Arab Muslim forces conquered vast territories and built imperial structures over time. The caliphate—a new Islamic political structure—evolved and became more sophisticated during the Umayyad and Abbasid caliphates.

Is Tajikistan Sunni or Shia?

Sunni Islam of the Hanafi school is the recognized religious tradition of Tajikistan since 2009. According to a 2009 U.S. State Department release, the population of Tajikistan is 98\% Muslim, (approximately 95\% Sunni and 3\% Shia), with some Sufi orders.

Are Kazakhs Mongols?

The Kazakh people are the largest ethnic minority in Mongolia. The Kazakhs of Mongolia are culturally and ethnically different from Mongolians with language and religion as the two primary cultural markers. The Kazakh language belongs to Turkic family of languages, and is the dominant language in Bayan-Ulgii.

How did Islam come to Uzbekistan?

Islam was brought to ancestors of modern Uzbeks during the 8th century when the Arabs entered Central Asia. Islam initially took hold in the southern portions of Turkestan and thereafter gradually spread northward. Islam also spread amongst the Uzbeks with the conversion of Uzbeg Khan.