History of France islam – How France unlike muslim’s || How Islam began in France

History of France islam – How France unlike muslim’s || How Islam began in France

Islam is the second most widely professed religion in France (behind only Christianity). … The majority of Muslims in France belong to the Sunni denomination. The vast majority of French Muslims are of immigrant origin, while an estimated 100,000 are converts to Islam of indigenous ethnic French background.

Early history

After their conquest of Spain, Muslim forces pushed into southern France. They were defeated at the Battle of Tours in 732 but held Septimania until 759.

In the 9th century, Muslim forces conquered several bases in southern France, including Fraxinet. They were expelled only in 975.

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