WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -To reach West Africa, the religion of Islam joined the caravans of Amazigh traders. The Amazigh people were merchants who were a large part of the trans-Saharan trade. These caravans would cross the Sahara Desert to trade with the large, rich sub-Saharan empires, and they brought the religion with them.

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: -With full Muslim control of the western half of the Silk Road by mid-8th century, any long-distance exchange had to traverse Muslim lands, giving trade a central role in the further propagation of the religion. Muslim merchants carried the message of Islam wherever they traveled.

Detailed explanation-4: -African academics and linguists appeared at the Sharjah International Book Fair to explain the spread of the language across the continent. The Arabic language spread across West Africa primarily through faith, trade and education, according to some of the continent’s leading linguists.