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[Falcon29]

شو عملين هدول مش عرب ههههههه

not politic it is military

حتا ولو، هذا مكان نبسط في

 

[SinaG]

@al-Hasani do you know what percentage of Saudi Arabia was Jewish, Christian and Pagan before Islam? Didn't want to ask in Azerbaijan/Armenia thread as it would be off topic.

 

[al-Hasani]

@al-Hasani do you know what percentage of Saudi Arabia was Jewish, Christian and Pagan before Islam? Didn't want to ask in Azerbaijan/Armenia thread as it would be off topic.

It is difficult to answer that question. There were no censuses back then and it is hard to determine the population etc. Nevertheless we know due to historical inscriptions, archeology etc. that it is an undoubtedly fact that most of Yemen for instance next by was Jewish and Christian and that large regions of what is now KSA were majority Christian or Jewish. Most of the nearby Levant was Christian for instance. Southern Iraq was ruled by a Christian Arab dynasty originally from Yemen (Lakhmids) who were Christians and allies of the Sassanids btw. Their capital was Hirah. Christianity had "only" existed for about 500 years in the Middle East until Islam came.

In what is now KSA there were Jewish and Christian kingdoms and whole tribes (extended families/communities in reality) who were either fully Christian or Jewish. Aside from that there was a strong presence of Pagans - what in reality where people who worshipped ancient Semitic deities that were once worshipped from what is now Southern Turkey to Yemen and from Oman to Egypt. There was also similarities with nearby Egyptian elements. Mainly around Makkah, Tai'if and those parts of Hijaz. Hence why in the Qur'an the non-Muslims were what we call Pagans today. Quraysh especially although not all members of Quraysh were Pagans. Some were Christian and Jews although the majority were Pagans.

Percentage wise it is difficult. My estimation, overall in what is today KSA would be 40% Abrahamic and 60% Pagan (ancient pre-Abrahamic Semitic religions). But once again it depends on the region and exact time period. The closer you get to the appearance of Islam the more Christians and Jews there would obviously be.

At that time there was nothing called KSA after all.

I actually wrote a longer post, partially about what you asked, when another user asked me about the Islamic history of the province of Najran.

Here is what I wrote:

Sorry for the late reply guys. I had made a reply in Word and stored it there yesterday but I forgot to post it. Here it is.

Those are remains of a ancient town called Al-Ula. It is located in northern Hijaz. Many of the archeological remains/buildings are over 2000 years old. It is 110 km southwest from the ancient city of Tayma in Northern Hijaz as well which is a town with a nearly 4000 year old history.

Al-`Ula - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Well, Najran is several thousands years old as well. Historically it was very close to the ancient civilizations of nearby Yemen which are among the oldest in the world.

Back in the time it was ruled by a Jewish king, then it had a sizable Christian community until Islam came. The Romans also occupied it for some time 2000 years ago or so.
It was also part of the Incense Route.
From 700 BC to 200 CE incense was the most valuable commodity in the ancient world and it grew in the wild mountains of Yemen and Oman. Still do to this day. Also in the mountains of southern KSA.

Read more here below:

Incense Route - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

You can read about the Christian community here below:

Christian community of Najran - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I am not much into Christianity but I know that the Roman Catholic Church has quite a few Christian "saints" from modern day KSA and they are called the "Martyrs of Najran". Among others of course.

History of Jews in KSA and Najran:

History of the Jews in Saudi Arabia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

It was an Yemeni Jewish King that killed those Christians because they would not convert so he made a siege around the town. If I remember correctly.

St. Aretas and the Martyrs of Najran | Aliens in This World

"Saint Arethas"

Arethas (martyr) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

There is still an ancient church in Najran btw…..

The name of the Jewish king was Dhu Nuwas:

Dhu Nuwas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

In terms of Islamic importance then the ancient city of Najran was known to be a headquarter for weapon manufacturing and leather.
Prophet Muhammad (saws) also made a deal with the Christian community of Najran back in the day after receiving them in Madinah where he allowed them to pray in the mosque and observe Easter in 10 A.H.

It was called the "Treaty of Najran"

Prophet Muhammad Meets Najran Christians - His Life - Reading Islam - OnIslam.net

Today the region is home to Ismaili Shias, Zaydi Shias, Sunnis of the Shafi'i, Maliki and Hanbali madahib. So a very diverse place. Also a very beautiful province.

You can read more about the province/region below:

Najran - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Lastly there is a town called Najran, the ancient one I am talking about and then there is a province named Najran which the city of Najran is a part of today.

That was a bit long but at least you got some answers.

 

[Armstrong]

@BLACKEAGLE @al-Hasani @Hazzy997 - Ya Mahsharal Muslimeen - Whats up ?

 

[BLACKEAGLE]

@BLACKEAGLE @al-Hasani @Hazzy997 - Ya Mahsharal Muslimeen - Whats up ?

Feeling boated and lazy.

 

[Falcon29]

@BLACKEAGLE @al-Hasani @Hazzy997 - Ya Mahsharal Muslimeen - Whats up ?

Hungry and resting before I go out later.

 

[al-Hasani]

@BLACKEAGLE @al-Hasani @Hazzy997 - Ya Mahsharal Muslimeen - Whats up ?

Just watched a interesting BBC documentary (I think it was) about Al-Andalus. Other than that I have to prepare for my two upcoming exams and maybe I will catch the Real Madrid game against Villarreal if it has not already started! I can't find my remote control for the TV!

How about you Buttstrong? Is everything as it should be?

 

[Imran Khan]

was talking about arabic language...

how can be ? can you talk

 

[Falcon29]

Just watched a interesting BBC documentary (I think it was) about the Al-Andalus. Other than that I have to prepare for my two upcoming exams and maybe I will catch the Real Madrid game against Villarreal if it has not already started! I can't find my remote control for the TV!

How about you Buttstrong? Is everything as it should be?

Do you live alone? LOL

I just had an exam today, next Thursday I have another chemistry exam too.

 

[livingdead]

how can be ? can you talk

no I cant , but your arabic is awsome habibi.. how is your biwi...

 

[Imran Khan]

no I cant , but your arabic is awsome habibi.. how is your biwi...

i am not an arab nor i know how to talk or write in Arabic . whats means habibi ? i am not your habibi nor i am gay my wife is ok

 

[Falcon29]

i am not an arab nor i know how to talk or write in Arabic . whats means habibi ? i am not your habibi nor i am gay my wife is ok

احبك آوي

 

[al-Hasani]

Do you live alone? LOL

I just had an exam today, next Thursday I have another chemistry exam too.

Yes, I do. After all I live abroad. Far away from home, LOL. Well, not actually alone since I live close to a lot of fellow students from across the world. I have my own apartment though. But all my neighbors are from across the world and fellow students from the same university. Nearly that is. It is not a official campus but close to being that because so many students live there and its not far from the university (centrally located). I have about 95 m2 for myself. That's more than enough although we Arabs like big places. And a balcony. But it is so cold that it is impossible to use right now. Still it was better when most of the family lived in France due to my fathers work or back home but I can't possibly complain at all. It has been a great experience and the university I am studying at is among the best in the world in my field (engineering and in particular chemical engineering) But we don't have a lot of classes. My semester is first going to start this Monday. After a 6 week long break. I do have two exams though that I moved from December to late February.

That's great. Hope it all went well. Pharmacy right? That's also interesting.

 

[Imran Khan]

احبك آوي

google translate said -احبك آوي I love accommodated

Google Translate

 

[KingMamba]

@Hazzy997

Bro what part of US you live in?

@al-Hasani

I noticed many of the things he mentioned about tea and the cups is the same for Pakistanis lol we have different dishes for guests and everything.

Also what he said about being mad loud is true for you guys as well I always think my friend argues with his mom because they be talking mad loud but it is usually a normal conversation. Lastly the hand gestures I have also noticed.