Abstract
Islam has had a long and continuous presence in Kerala since the beginning of Islam in Arabia. The early maritime trade relations between Arab merchants and the Malabar coast facilitated the expansion of Islam in Kerala. These interactions greatly contributed to the establishment of Islam in the region. From the earliest phase of Islamic expansion, a considerable portion of the indigenous population was attracted to the new religious ideas for various social, cultural and economic reasons. The Arabs founded numerous mosques along Kerala’s coastal areas, which functioned not only as spaces of worship but also as centres for religious learning, community interaction, and the propagation of Islamic teachings. Consequently, these institutions played a pivotal role in the early consolidation of Islamic identity in Kerala.
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