Summary of How the Turks became Muslim

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  More than half of Muslim countries were once ruled by the Turks who originated from Central Asia. The Turks migrated west and established the first Turkic Empire. During a battle between Muslims and Chinese, some Turkish soldiers converted to Islam, marking the starting point for Turks embracing the religion. Centuries later, a merchant from Bukhara built a mosque in Central Asia, inspiring a young boy named Satuk to become curious about Islam.

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  In summary, the Turks gradually converted to Islam in different regions and under various circumstances. A young boy, who was the nephew of a ruler, embraced Islam secretly to avoid jeopardizing his chances of bringing his people to Islam. Eventually, he became the first Muslim Turkish Sultan and converted his entire Empire to Islam. This Empire, known as the Karachanid Empire, gave rise to the Uzbeks, Uyghurs, and Hazaras. The summoneds, a Persian tribe, became allies with the Karachanids and embraced Islam, becoming the Oghuz Turks. Their descendants include the Turkmen, Azaris, Qashqai, and Anatolian Turks. The Kazakhs, originally known as Kipchucks, had their own Empire, which was later conquered by the Mongols. The Mongols, too, adopted Islam, and the Kipchak Turks within their Empire became Muslims. This part of the Mongol Empire was called the Golden Horde.

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  The video explores how different Turkic and Mongolian tribes converted to Islam and played a significant role in spreading the religion to various parts of the world. The Turks mixed with other Turkish and Mongolian nations and went on to build influential Muslim empires such as the Ottomans, Seljuks, and Mughals. The Turks have made significant contributions to the Muslim ummah, spreading Islam to regions as diverse as Mongolia, Ukraine, India, Bosnia, and even Poland. The video concludes by encouraging viewers to like, share, and subscribe for more content on Muslim history and culture.