How islam became part of North African cultures

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Aracely Powell

20 February, 10:18

How islam became part of North African cultures

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Jacoby Vang · Answer 1

Question - How islam became part of North African cultures

Answer - According to Arab oral tradition, 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.

Emilia Hale · Answer 2

According to Arab oral tradition, 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.