Did you know that Japan used to be so obsessed with Islam that even the Emperor declared that he was considering becoming Muslim?🕌🇯🇵
In this video, we delve into a largely overlooked period when Japan announced that they seriously considered converting to Islam as part of their geopolitical strategy.
Through the backdrop of the Meiji Restoration and events like the Russo-Japanese War, the video explores key figures such as Abdurashid Ibrahim and Ottoman Sultan Abdul Hamid II, who played pivotal roles in shaping Japan's unique, yet short-lived, relationship with Islam.
Unearth this intriguing chapter that challenges conventional narratives, revealing how Japan's rapid industrialization and global ambitions once aligned with the Muslim world.
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