WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Islam spread in three phases throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. The three stages were: minority or quarantine; court; and majority phase. The impact of Islam seems to have been positive in Africa. Teachers had translated the faith of Islam, the Quran, and the prayers into the many African dialects throughout the continent.

Detailed explanation-2: -After the advent of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula in the 7th century, Islam started its expansion towards eastern regions through trade encouraged by the development of the maritime Silk Roads. Muslims were known to have a commercial talent notably encouraged by Islam, as well as excellent sailing skills.

Detailed explanation-3: -The expansion of trade among West Asia, India and Southeast Asia helped the spread of the religion as Muslim traders brought Islam to the region. Gujarati Muslims played a pivotal role in establishing Islam in Southeast Asia. The second theory is the role of missionaries or Sufis.

Detailed explanation-4: -The trans-Saharan trade was an important gateway for the spread of Islam in Africa. The legacy of the medieval empires and nineteenth century reform movements continues to have relevance in present day Senegal, Gambia, Mali, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Nigeria, as well as many neighboring communities.