The immigration of Muslim descendants in North Africa from the Philippines and Mainland China

Shortly after prophet Muhammed founded Islam during the first half of the 7^th century, the new religion spread to China through the Sea Silk Route. It also quickly expanded to North Africa where Muslims came to be known as “Moors”, a name given to them by the Europeans. Before the 10^th century, Muslims of North African descent arrived in the Philippines over the oceanic trade route and founded families there. During the 15^th century, some of these “moros” from the island of Sulu settled in China, where their descendents eventually gained citizenship and became fully integrated and successful members of Chinese society.