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Qutayba Ibn Muslim: Conqueror Of Central Asia.

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Central Asia, is Territories that became origin of many Islamic Scholars, such as Al-Bukhari. Now, we will discuss, how Muslims conquer Central Asia and change it to became Islamic Civilization Center. At this event, we know an hero named Qutayba Ibn Muslim, who achieved boundaries of China, and conquer several City Of Central Asia. Lets read this article until end, and subscribe my blog for more information about Islamic History.

Qutayba Ibn Muslim, is Umayyad Commander who sended by Umayyad Caliph  to conquer Central Asia.  Qutayba born at Iraq, at 692 AD,  Qutayba , since young, is experienced knight, until he appointed as commander for  quell rebellion at Iraq.

At 705 AD, he appointed by Abd Malik Ibn Marwan, Umayyad Caliph to became commander for conquer Central Asia until China.  Central Asia, became most dangerous location for Umayyad Dynasty at this era. Until Battle Of Khorasan 22 H, when Turkish Infidels from Central Asia helped Persian Empire attack Muslims Territory, they continued  became danger for Islamic Boundaries Territories.

At 706 AD, Qutayba conquer City Of Paikand ( Bikanda) , 60 KM West Bukhara,  At 707 AD, Qutayba  attack Kingdom Of Soghdia, that became prime ally for Empire Of Persia, when Empire Of Persia still stand and attack Muslims Position.

Beetwen 707-709 AD, Qutayba tried conquer City Of Bukhara. Kingdom Of Soghdia prepared army that consist from Turkish and Farghana Army. Qutayba succeded conquer Bukhara after fierce battle. Qutayba also conquer City Of Mervrud and Fortress Of Shuman.

At 711 AD, Muslim Warriors moved to south, and they faced Zunbil,  Ruled Of Sistan, but Zunbil held peace treatment with Muslims Army.  At 712 AD, Qutayba attack City Of Samarkand, that became Central From Kingdom Of Soghdia. Muslims Army attack Fortress Of Samarkand, and Soghdian Army tried protect their fortress, but they lose, and Muslims Warrior entered City Of Samarkand.

Qutayba established mosque at Samarkand. He destroy several  idols at Samarkand,included several statues that worshipped at Zoroastrianism Religion. It is forbid at Islamic Religion, because at the Koran, Allah Subhanahuwataala forbid Muslim to hurt Non Muslims, and destroy Non Muslim s pray place, such as at QS.Al-Baqara: 114:

وَمَنْ أَظْلَمُ مِمَّن مَّنَعَ مَسَاجِدَ اللَّهِ أَن يُذْكَرَ فِيهَا اسْمُهُ وَسَعَىٰ فِي خَرَابِهَا أُولَٰئِكَ مَا كَانَ لَهُمْ أَن يَدْخُلُوهَا إِلَّا خَائِفِينَ لَهُمْ فِي الدُّنْيَا خِزْيٌ وَلَهُمْ فِي الْآخِرَةِ عَذَابٌ عَظِيمٌ
“Who does more wrong than those who prevent Allah’s Name from being mentioned in His places of worship and strive to destroy them? Such people have no right to enter these places except with fear.1 For them is disgrace in this world, and they will suffer a tremendous punishment in the Hereafter.

Several Quran Interpreter such as Shaykh Muhammad Abduh and Shayikh Rashid Ridha , interpreted word Masaajid  at this verse, not only mosque for Muslims, but also prayer place for Non Muslims.  Whatever their interpretation, at QS.Al-Anam 108, Allah forbid harrased other religion.

وَلَا تَسُبُّوا الَّذِيْنَ يَدْعُوْنَ مِنْ دُوْنِ اللّٰهِ فَيَسُبُّوا اللّٰهَ عَدْوًاۢ بِغَيْرِ عِلْمٍۗ كَذٰلِكَ زَيَّنَّا لِكُلِّ اُمَّةٍ عَمَلَهُمْۖ ثُمَّ اِلٰى رَبِّهِمْ مَّرْجِعُهُمْ فَيُنَبِّئُهُمْ بِمَا كَانُوْا يَعْمَلُوْنَ وَاَقْسَمُوْا بِاللّٰهِ جَهْدَ اَيْمَانِهِمْ لَىِٕنْ جَاۤءَتْهُمْ اٰيَةٌ لَّيُؤْمِنُنَّ بِهَاۗ قُلْ اِنَّمَا الْاٰيٰتُ عِنْدَ اللّٰهِ وَمَا يُشْعِرُكُمْ اَنَّهَآ اِذَا جَاۤءَتْ لَا يُؤْمِنُوْنَ وَنُقَلِّبُ اَفْـِٕدَتَهُمْ وَاَبْصَارَهُمْ كَمَا لَمْ يُؤْمِنُوْا بِهٖٓ اَوَّلَ مَرَّةٍ وَّنَذَرُهُمْ فِيْ طُغْيَانِهِمْ يَعْمَهُوْنَ ࣖ ۔

O believers!˺ Do not insult what they invoke besides Allah or they will insult Allah spitefully out of ignorance. This is how We have made each people’s deeds appealing to them. Then to their Lord is their return, and He will inform them of what they used to do.

At 96 H, Qutayba conquer Kashgar, and he want moved to China, because Several Chinese Army join with Soghdian Army to defended Qutayba at Bukhara. Happened peace treatment beetwen Qutayba and Emperor Of China.

At 715 AD, Qutayba die because political conflict beetwen Muslims at Central Asia. At this time, Qutayba became Governor Of Central Asia, and he killed by rebels . Rebels under Waki At-Tamimi attack him and all of Qutayba s family die at hands of rebels.

From this history, we can studied , we dont may  became tyranny for Non-Muslims, because Allah will reply tyranny,  although from Muslims. And, we studied, history dont moved by perfect people. History so that moved by unperfect peoples who have dream to change world better. We dont must agree to their method, because they also human, that at several time do a mistake, but  a wish man is who can studied from his elder s mistake, and make history as study for future.

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