Mozarabs

Mozarabs were people who lived in what is now Spain during a time when this place was ruled by Muslim people. These mozarabs were Christians who spoke the Arabic language and adopted some cultural practices of the Muslim rulers such as clothing and architecture. They were allowed to practice their religion but under strict rules.

The term ''mozarab'' is derived from the Mozarabic language, which was spoken by these people. Mozarabic was a combination of Latin and Arabic language with some unique features. It was mainly used in religious texts and in the liturgy of the Christian church.

The Mozarabs were not a single unified group. They were made up of various ethnic groups and tribes, which had previously lived in the region before it was conquered by Muslim armies. Some of these people converted to Islam, while others chose to remain Christian and practice their religion in secret.

Because the Mozarabs practiced a different religion than the Muslim rulers, they often faced discrimination and persecution. However, there were times of peace and tolerance where the two religious groups lived together harmoniously.

Today, the term mozarab is sometimes used to describe Christians who live in Spain and are of Arabic descent. These people still practice their religion and maintain some Arabic cultural traditions, but they are fully integrated into Spanish society.