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How did Islam come to North Africa? In a short paragraph, give three examples of the ways this religion has impacted North

African culture.​

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Islam first came to Africa with Muslim refugees fleeing persecution in the Arab peninsula. This was followed by a military invasion, some seven years after the death of the prophet Mohammed in 639, under the command of the Muslim Arab General, Amr ibn al-Asi.
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