China Deepens “Yi Ru Hui Tong” to Promote the Sinicization of Islam
2026-07-15
China: Deepening “Yi Ru Hui Tong” and Advancing the Sinicization of Islam.Interfaith Harmony,Sinicization of Islam.
Recently, Chinese academia has been focusing on summarizing the historical experience of Islamic localization and exploring practical pathways for the new era.
Recently, Chinese academia has been focusing on summarizing the historical experience of Islamic localization and exploring practical pathways for the new era.
Shenyang Seminar Convened
From July 6 to 8, 2026, the “Seminar on Yi Ru Hui Tong and Nourishing Religion with Culture,” hosted by the China Islamic Association, was held in Shenyang. Participating scholars carried out in-depth discussions on the historical experience of the integration between Islamic civilization and Chinese civilization.
From July 6 to 8, 2026, the “Seminar on Yi Ru Hui Tong and Nourishing Religion with Culture,” hosted by the China Islamic Association, was held in Shenyang. Participating scholars carried out in-depth discussions on the historical experience of the integration between Islamic civilization and Chinese civilization.
Emphasis on Cultural Identity
Experts pointed out that “Yi Ru Hui Tong” serves as a compelling testament to how a foreign civilization took root in the fertile soil of China. Currently, the key to advancing the Sinicization of Islam lies in strengthening Muslim believers’ identification with Chinese culture, forging a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation, and guiding religious development with core socialist values.
Experts pointed out that “Yi Ru Hui Tong” serves as a compelling testament to how a foreign civilization took root in the fertile soil of China. Currently, the key to advancing the Sinicization of Islam lies in strengthening Muslim believers’ identification with Chinese culture, forging a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation, and guiding religious development with core socialist values.
Architectural and Artistic Fusion
The research also demonstrated how mosques such as the Shenyang South Mosque and Xinmin Mosque skillfully incorporate traditional Chinese elements—including courtyard layouts, dougong (bracket sets), and upturned flying eaves—vividly reflecting the pluralistic yet unified pattern and the inclusive character of Chinese civilization.