Regions became Muslim without being conquered by a Muslim power

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Is it true that regions became Muslim without being conquered by a Muslim power?

Yes. Evidence indicates that Islam spread into new regions through trade networks and Sufi missionary activities rather than solely through military conquest.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 1 source for, 0 against · Last checked 4 Aug 2026

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Wikipedia: Islam

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Wikipedia: Islam. (n.d.). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islam

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