Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:
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.

Answer 2

Islam arrived in North Africa with traders and conquering armies in the mid-600s. The Arabic language and the Islamic faith then spread throughout the region. Islamic scholarship aided cities as they developed into centers for trade and learning. Muslim scholars established great libraries and universities. Today, Arabic is the official language of all of the North African countries, and over 95% of the population is Muslim. Religion and government are currently separate in North African countries, although some groups do wish to see Sharia law (law based on Islamic principles).