The merchants were a particularly respected team in Islamic society, partly because Muhammad was a merchant, and the very words of Prophet Muhammad speak of the importance of the merchants, because according to him they are horizons spreaders and faithful servants of God on Earth.
Explanation:
Islam was spread not only by military conquest but also by the religious mediation of merchants and Sufi fraternities (dervish ranks).
Commercial caravans extended it to Black Africa and maritime merchants (8th-15th centuries) to Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia, southern Philippines).
The United States had millions of dollars invested in businesses in Cuba and there were many U.S. citizens in residence there. The U.S. also traded goods with Cuba.
