Indo-Muslim Cultural History

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H.P. Garg (b. 1960) is an author of books on world religions, political science, tradition and culture. He holds Doctor of Jurisprudence from Oxford University. He has worked with many national and international organizations in India and abroad. His books produced are widely used in university classes and have received more than three prestigious awards.

Islam is the second-most practiced religion in the Republic of India after Hinduism, with more than 13.4% of the country's population. Islam came to India with the Arab merchants and traders on the Malabar Coast in the 7th century. Islam arrived in north India in the 12th century and has since become a part of India's religious and cultural heritage. Over the years, there has been significant integration of Hindu and Muslim cultures across India and the Muslims have played a prominent role in India's economic rise and cultural influence. Matters of jurisdiction involving Muslims in India related to marriage, inheritance and wakf properties are governed by the Muslim Personal Law, and the courts have ruled that Sharia or Muslim law holds precedence for Muslims over Indian civil law in such matters.