Abstract:This paper investigates the role of Islam, particularly the Chinese Muslim scholars' participation in the nationbuilding of the People's Republic of China. It also looks at the political narrative of the CCP on Islam in the context of the Chinese revolution. Anti-imperialism and socialist construction were the two primary political goals allowing people to be politically engaged and consequently create a common ground for recognition. Hence, religion was considered as merely another form of ideology which need… Show more
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