Muslim Arabs from Egypt spread into North Sudan and brought their Islamic faith.
the Arab trading partner brought scholarship, law and the religion of Islam to west Africa
Spread of Islam was not hindered in east africa, it reached as far as Zambia, Mozambique and further south to Rwanda
Many religions affected the development of Africa's eastern Coast, namely Christianity, Judaism and Islam, however, as we see the large numbers of Muslims in that are today, it would make sense that Islam perpahs the greatest influence on this region.
By 1500, Islam had spread to most of the countries where it now prevails in North Africa, East Africa, Southeast Europe, the Middle East, South Asia, and the Indonesian Archipelago.
The increase in trade and commerce.
Trade brought Islam to West Africa. :)
Nomadic Arabs brought Islam to Africa over a thousand years ago.
Nomadic Arabs brought Islam to Africa over a thousand years ago.
Yes, it is , creeping down from the north.
Who was the most affected by the introduction of Islam to East Africa?
South east Asia first brought Islam to Indonesia
Arabs brought Islam to Africa.
Arabs brought Islam to Africa over a thousand years ago.
Invasions by the Moors
A bit of Info: The spread of Islam, from Arabia began to spread west through Southwest Asia and North Africa in the 600s.But Islam also spread east to central Asia, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Indonesia. The Muslim community in the country of Indonesia is one of the largest in the world.Main answer: Islam became a major religion in East and West Africa, because there were many Muslim traders going to trade in that part of Africa. And at the time Mansa Musa made a pilgrimage and brought many people with him.
No. The exact opposite occurred. Islam originated in the Middle East and spread to West Africa in the subsequent centuries.
Berber traders introduced written language (arabic) and brought islam to west Africa.