Islam in Africa
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 in Africa
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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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781422288887 |
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Publisher: | Mason Crest |
Publication date: | 09/29/2014 |
Series: | Africa: Progress and Problems Series |
Sold by: | SIMON & SCHUSTER |
Format: | eBook |
Pages: | 112 |
Lexile: | 1310L (what's this?) |
File size: | 14 MB |
Note: | This product may take a few minutes to download. |
Age Range: | 12 - 17 Years |
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