the Arab trading partner brought scholarship, law and the religion of Islam to west Africa
systems of law.
The sacred law of Islam is the Shariah law which has been compiled with reference and guidance form the Holy Quran and Hadith
How did Islam spread into Africa? - Muhammad and followers moved there and they (along with Arab traders) caused the spread of the religion. Islam's contributions on Africa? - est. of mosques, development of Islamic learning centers, and the Arabic writing system and literacy. West Africa: Rulers such as Sundiata and Mansa Musa traded gold and built complex institutions such as mosques, schools, and libraries which spread the Islamic faith.
The impact of Islam on secular law can vary depending on the specific context and the degree of influence Islamic principles have on the legal system. In some countries, Islamic law, known as Sharia, may play a significant role in shaping secular law, particularly in family and personal matters. In other countries, secular law may take precedence over religious principles, and the influence of Islam on the legal system may be more limited.
The highest law in Islam is The Holy Quran And Only ALLAH alone knows best!
On the face of it, Islam practiced in Africa should be no different than Islam practiced in the Middle East since Islam is not dependent on race or location. However, many forms of Islam in Africa are syncretic, meaning that they introduce local, tribal African customs into Islamic practice even if those practices contravene official Islamic Law.
Mahmudul Islam has written: 'Constitutional law of Bangladesh' -- subject(s): Constitutional law
Farmin Islam has written: 'Law as a site of resistance:Recourse to the law by 'garments women' in Bangladesh'
Journal of African Law was created in 1957.
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the Islamic law code is called sharia