![]() "The essays in this edited volume take account of the Kerala Muslims through history. The word Malabar is in fact distortion of the Arabic word ma'bar which means a place one passes through. "This may or may not be historically true but it is sure indicator of the fact the Islam entered Kerala through peaceful means. It is said that the then ruler of Malabar himself went to Medina and converted to Islam on the hands of the prophet. Probably the first converts to Islam in India were the people of Malabar in Kerala in the early 7th century. ![]() The fact is that Islam entered India through west coast during the life time of the holy prophet himself with the help of Arab traders. ![]() This myth needs to be contained as it is one of the powerful tools in the hands of communalists. ![]() Generally it is assumed that Islam entered India through invaders who spread it with the might of sword. There is much controversy about the advent of Islam in India. ![]()
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