Islam in Africa

Kids, Religion, Islam, People and Places, Non-Fiction, Africa
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Author: Hal Marcovitz ISBN: 9781422288887
Publisher: Mason Crest Publication: September 29, 2014
Imprint: Mason Crest Language: English
Author: Hal Marcovitz
ISBN: 9781422288887
Publisher: Mason Crest
Publication: September 29, 2014
Imprint: Mason Crest
Language: English

Islam is considered the worlds fastest-growing religion, and today more than 420 million Africans follow the Islamic faith. Since Islam was introduced to the continent during the seventh century a.d., it has had a profound political and cultural influence on Africa. This book traces the historical spread of Islam throughout Africa. It also examines current issues and controversies surrounding the Muslim faith in Africa, including fundamentalist interpretations of Islam, efforts to impose Islamic law in countries with mixed Muslim and non-Muslim populations, and religious-based violence.

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Islam is considered the worlds fastest-growing religion, and today more than 420 million Africans follow the Islamic faith. Since Islam was introduced to the continent during the seventh century a.d., it has had a profound political and cultural influence on Africa. This book traces the historical spread of Islam throughout Africa. It also examines current issues and controversies surrounding the Muslim faith in Africa, including fundamentalist interpretations of Islam, efforts to impose Islamic law in countries with mixed Muslim and non-Muslim populations, and religious-based violence.

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