The spread of Islam played a significant role in the spread of the Arabic language in West Africa. The establishment of Islamic schools and trading networks facilitated the adoption of Arabic as a language of religion, education, and trade. Additionally, the influence of Arabic scholarship and literature contributed to its widespread use in the region.
Islam was spread in West Africa by Arab Traders.
The spread of Islam in the East, West, and South Africa was a gradual process. The spread of Islam helped with trade practices, education, and literacy.
No. The exact opposite occurred. Islam originated in the Middle East and spread to West Africa in the subsequent centuries.
Islam did not spread the same way throughout all of Africa. In North Africa, Islam spread by conquest. In West Africa and along the Indian Ocean, Islam spread by contact between Muslim merchants and local Non-Muslims.
the spread of Islam.
By Arab traders.
The Arabic language first arrived in West Africa through trade routes and the spread of Islam. Traders and scholars introduced Arabic to the region, and it became a language of business, education, and religious practice. Over time, Arabic influenced many local languages in West Africa.
Berber traders introduced written language (arabic) and brought islam to west Africa.
the spread of Islam.
Askia muhammid took control of songhai ,he set out to conquer new lands and spread islam even farther
Islam's spread through West Africa corresponded with a rise in literacy. In order to understand the Qur'an and study it, a person needed to be literate. Prior to this written tradition, most of West Africa was entirely illiterate.