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Islam in Tajikistan: A Look at the Dominant Religion of the Central Asian Nation

Tajikistan, a small landlocked country located in Central Asia, has a rich history of Islamic culture and tradition. The country is home to a population of around 9 million people, and the vast majority of them are Muslims. According to official statistics, 98% of the population is Muslim, with the majority being Sunni Muslim and a small minority being Shia Muslim. Islam entered the region of present-day Tajikistan in the 7th century, during the Arab Islamic conquest. This was a period of expansion for the Arab Islamic empire, and they were able to conquer and convert many areas in Central Asia, including present-day Tajikistan, to Islam. The Arab armies, led by Muslim generals and soldiers, spread Islam through military conquest, but also through trade and missionary activities. The Arab Islamic empire controlled the region of present-day Tajikistan for several centuries, and during this time, the local population gradually converted to Islam. The Arab Islamic empire also brought ...