Islam had a strong cultural influence in parts of the Philippines from the 13th century to the present, with many ethnic groups in Mindanao and some areas of Palawan embracing Islam as both a religion and way of life. It became culturally dominant in the Sulu archipelago as early as the 13th century and continues to be an important part of the culture in those areas today.
Islam had a strong cultural influence in parts of the Philippines from the 13th century to the present, with many ethnic groups in Mindanao and some areas of Palawan embracing Islam as both a religion and way of life. It became culturally dominant in the Sulu archipelago as early as the 13th century and continues to be an important part of the culture in those areas today.
Islam had a strong cultural influence in parts of the Philippines from the 13th century to the present, with many ethnic groups in Mindanao and some areas of Palawan embracing Islam as both a religion and way of life. It became culturally dominant in the Sulu archipelago as early as the 13th century and continues to be an important part of the culture in those areas today.
th How did Islam influence art before the coming of Spanish Colonizers?
Islam was embraced as a religion and as a way of life
by the peoples of Mindanao, among them , the Tausug, Maranao, Maguindanao, Yakan, Samal, Badjao as well as some areas in Palawan. Where it continues to be culturally dominant and strong. Islam was said to have gained significant grounding in Sulu as early as 13th century