第25章 combination of Islam with Traditional Chinese Cul

To sum it up, the integration of Islam with traditional Chinese culture, especially on deep-seated aspects such as those of doctrine and ethics, accelerated the nationalization of Islam in China, and characterized it with unique national features and made it different from that of other countries and regions. Confucian ideology had always occupied the dominant position in Chinese feudal society. Rulers used it as a tool to run the country, and people were influenced and restricted by it. Any ideology that is not in line with Confucianism could not find a place in China to root and grow. Chinese Islam positively adapted itself to the Confucian ideology, the kernel of the traditionalChinese culture, and used Confucian terms to expound its own doctrine. That was of great importance for Muslims living in China to learn about Islam, and also for Islam itself to exist and develop in China. Although Islam in China has been branded many aspects of the native nation, its fundamentals such as the “Six Beliefs”, “Five Pillars” and various food taboos remain unchanged. Simply due to this, Chinese Muslims have earned the respect of foreign Muslims, and have always been in good relation with them.