At the end of this chapter, the students will be able to:
Understand how Islam was introduced to Europe.
Know the reality about the faster spread of Islam in the west.
How to reply to the widely circulated claim that Islam was spread by sword.
Be able to provide a detailed account of the introduction of Islam into Europe and Eastern Europe.
Explain how Islam found its way to Eastern Europe.
Know when and how Islam entered Cyprus.
Have a real picture of the Muslim communities in Europe.
Have an idea of the challenges and hopes facing Muslims in Non-Muslim countries.