Question

In one or two paragraphs describe the spread of Islam into western Africa what factors helped the religion spread in the region

Answer 1

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Following the conquest of North Africa by Muslim Arabs in the 7th century CE, Islam spread throughout West Africa via merchants, traders, scholars, and missionaries, that is largely through peaceful means whereby African rulers either tolerated the religion or converted to it themselves.

Answer 2

Islam began in the Middle East, then spread into Africa as the Muslim Empire conquered lands in the north. Mansa Musa spent two years of his rule traveling to Mecca, a holy city for Muslims. He also encouraged people across his kingdom to support Islam. The Songhai empire helped spread Islam as they conquered new lands. Trade helped the religion of Islam spread into western Africa and all over the world.

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