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Islam originated in the 7th century CE, specifically in the year 610 CE when the Prophet Muhammad began receiving revelations in Mecca, located in present-day Saudi Arabia. The religion quickly spread throughout the Arabian Peninsula and later to regions in Southwest Asia and North Africa. By the end of the century, it had established a significant presence across these areas.
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Where did Judaism Christianity and Islam all originate?
southwest Asia
In which region is Islam most widely practiced?
Southwest Asia
The dominant religion in southwest Asia and north Africa is Islam?
Yes. Islam accounts for over 80% of the population in Southwest Asia and North Africa.
The predominant religion in central and southwest Asia is?
Islam is the major religion in north Africa and southwest Asia.
Which major did not originate in Northern Africa and Southwestern Asia?
islam
What region of Africa was first converted to Islam?
north africa
What region of Africa was first converted to Islam by 700 AD?
West Africa.
What religion does North Africa mainly practice?
The region of North Africa mainly practices Islam. Also, as a side note, Southern Africa (the region) mainly practices Christianity. Here's a link to a picture from Wikipedia's article on Religion in Africa: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7f/Religion_distribution_Africa_crop.png
Did Islam originate in west Africa and spread to the Middle East?
No. The exact opposite occurred. Islam originated in the Middle East and spread to West Africa in the subsequent centuries.
What cultural traits links North Africa and southwest Asia?
They are both culturally influenced by Islam.
What approximately is the proportion of people living in North Africa and Southwest Asia subscribe to Islam?
93% :).
In what region of Africa was the influence of Islam most profound?
Sudan and swahili coast
