It was introduced by traders from the Persian Gulf.
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The main religion of the Swahili people is Islam. Islam spread to the Swahili coast through trade and interactions with Arab merchants, leading to the majority of Swahili people practicing the Islamic faith.
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Arabs influenced Swahili culture through trade, religion, and language. They introduced Islam, which became a prominent religion in the region, as well as elements of Arab architecture, cuisine, and clothing. Arabic words also became integrated into the Swahili language.
Islam is the predominant religion of the Swahili people.
i say it is mainly Islam Christianity and traditional culutures of Africa
Swahili people follow the religion of Islam since ninth century.
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Traders coming from the north introduced Islam into Nigeria.
Caleb Chul-soo Kim has written: 'Islam among the Swahili in East Africa' -- subject(s): Islam, Islam and culture, Muslims, Swahili-speaking peoples
It was intoduced vy the sword, The religion was forced upon them, It's either they convert and live as a Muslim or Die as a ''Infidel'' it was forced apon them by traders in the persian gulf.
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