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The first Muslims to arrive in Africa did so during Muhammed's lifetime, and their purpose was universal conversion and/or conquest in the name of both Allah (the Muslim name for God) and Muhammed. They perceived all religions other than Islam to be false. Anyone who did not submit to Allah willingly was threatened with death or killed outright. This was a very convincing way to spread their religion, and it was highly successful.
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Are majority Africans Muslims?
The majority of Africans are adherents of Christianity or Islam. African people often combine the practice of their traditional belief with the practice of Abrahamic religions. Abrahamic religions are widespread throughout Africa. They have both spread and replaced indigenous African religions, but are often adapted to African cultural contexts and belief systems. It was estimated in 2002 that Muslims form 45% of Africa's population, while Christians forming 40. Refer to link below for detailed information.
What are the religions in East Africa?
Folk Religion, Islam, African Traditional, Bah'i, Christian, and Muslim.
What is the religion of most African-Americans?
Most of African- Americans are baptist i believe. I am afican american and i am apostolic.
How did the Muslims gain control over north Africa?
One of the most popular religions in North Africa has been Islam ever since the 8th century when Muslims migrated there.
Who controlled North Africa?
The Muslims. North African countries are Islamic
What are two religions beliefs in West Africa?
Islam & Christianity are two important African religions. (:
What percent of Africa is Islam?
Islam is a large religion in Africa. Encyclopedia Britanica, as of mid-2002, there were 376,453,000 Christians, 329,869,000 Muslims and 98,734,000 people who practiced traditional religions in Africa. Nevertheless, according to a May 9, 2009 Congressional Research Service report, there were 371,459,142 Muslims, 304,313,880 Christians, 137,842,507 who practiced indigenous religions, and 9,818,542 people who practiced other religions in Africa.
What is similar in African and Indian religions?
In india and africa some of them are muslim, christians.....
What is African religon?
Africa is comprised at of many nations, and thousands of bushmen tribes. As such, there are thousands and thousands of religions in africa.
How many different religions in African kingdom?
there are 7 religions in Africa (Muslim,christian,animist,catholic,protestant,coptic and Hindu)
What effect did Christian missionaries had on Traditional African religions?
Christian Missionaries had little success with converting Africa to Christianity, but the African people often mixed Christianity with their native religions, forming syncretic brands of both religions.
What are the main religious groups in South Africa?
how various religions contribute in promoting peace in south africa
