Mawali are non-Arab converts to Islam.

• A. Mawali
• B. Dhimmis
• C. Abbasids
• D. Hadiths

Answer: (A)

In early Islamic society, Mawali referred to non-Arab Muslims who joined Islam and often attached themselves as clients or protégés of Arab tribes. This term captures a social category defined by both religion (being Muslim) and ethnicity (not Arab), highlighting a status difference from native Arab Muslims.

So, the statement that Mawali are non-Arab converts to Islam fits well. It reflects a common context where converts from non-Arab groups became part of the Islamic community, but within a patronage system that set them apart from Arab Muslims.

Dhimmis are non-Muslims under Islamic rule who enjoyed protection, not converts to Islam. Abbasids are a dynasty, and Hadiths are the sayings of the Prophet Muhammad.