Explain the features of Islamic religion which contributed to its spread through the subcontinent.

Explain the features of Islamic religion which contributed to its spre

1.	Explain the features of Islamic religion which contributed to its spread through the subcontinent.
Answer» Solution :The features of Islam that contributed to its spread through the subcontinent are: (a) Believers of Islam accepted in principle, the five "pillars" of the faith. (b) There is just one GOD ie, Allah, and Prophet Muhammad is his MESSENGER (shahada). (c) They offered prayers five times a day (namaz/salab). (d) Believed in giving alms (zakat). (e) Fasting during the month of Ramzan (sawm). (f) Performed the pilgrimage to Mecca (HA). (G) KINGS played an important role in spreading (h) Sufi saints also played an important role. (i) The Arab traders who had settled in the Mahbar Coast adopted local languages and the local customs The architectural features of mosques were influenced by regional (local) traditions. (k) The Khojahs, a branch of the lsmailis-(the Shi'aseet), developed new modes of communication, spreading ideas from the Qur'an through indigenous literary genres.