The “Han Kitab”-Tradition: Islamic Philosophy Encounters Confucianism
The purpose of this talk is to present Islamic heritage in China, with a focus on the Han Kitabtradition that emerged between the 16th and 19th centuries AD. Since its introduction into China in 651 AD, Islam has mostly flourished among immigrant Muslim groups. China saw a rise in the Muslim population following the Mongol conquest. By around the 15th century AD, Chinese Muslims began to become...