THE DIFFUSION OF ISLAM TO SOUTH & SOUTHEAST ASIA
What modern
nations are in this
region today where
Islam is a major
religion?
South Asia
Southeast Asia
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India, Pakistan, Bangladesh
Malaysia, Indonesia (the world’s most
populous Muslim nation today)
What religion(s)
were practiced in
this region before
the introduction of
Islam?
What groups/kinds
of people were
responsible for
introducing Islam
to the region?
Who were key
Muhammad ibn Qasim:
figures in diffusion
of Islam to this
region? Identify the
roles each played
and date involved.
Mahmud of Ghazni:
No specific historical figures mentioned in the text.
Shrivijaya collapsed (Buddhist trading
power in @ Strait of Malacca) in 13th
century  opened door for Islamic
conversion
New Indian Ocean trade center established
@ Malacca
Muhammad of Ghur:
Qutb-ud-din Aibak:
Describe the
patterns of
conversion to Islam
within the region.
(Continued:)
Describe the patterns of
conversion to Islam within
the region.
In what ways did
this region’s culture
influence Islamic
culture?
In what ways did
local people
challenge Islamic
authority within
this region?