Why did islam survive successive invasions by steppe peoples (turks and mongols) from 945 on?

In 945, Ahmad Ibn Buya, from the Buyid Dynasty, conquered Iraq and made Baghdad its capital, receiving the title of "Fortifier of the State". They are thought not to be descendants of Ali (Original Muslim Prophet). However, they rarely enforced their religious views on the territories they ruled. This ensured the continuity of practices in Muslim faith during this period. This dynasty's rule encompassed the territory of what is modern day Iraq, Iran, Kuwait, Syria, and parts of Oman, UAE, and Afghanistan. All of these countries with a majority of Muslim population.

in 1897, pershing became a tactical officer at west point, and that's where he was given the nickname "black jack." pershing's first name is "john," for which "jack" is a nickname, and he was a white man who commanded black troops. hence "black jack".

it's a secular holiday. it is and was a custom developed to recognize the ending of a time and a wish for a good future. the kind of kiss you exchange, if you are single, is intended to predict what kind of year you will have in the coming year.

it is saying good bye to the last year with all its ups and downs, and hello to the new year, with all its hopes and dreams.