What religion did Arab traders bring to Africa?

Multiple Trajectories of Islam in Africa Between the eighth and ninth centuries, Arab traders and travelers, then African clerics, began to spread the religion along the eastern coast of Africa and to the western and central Sudan (literally, “Land of Black people”), stimulating the development of urban communities.

Islam
Islam first came to West Africa as a slow and peaceful process, spread by Muslim traders and scholars. The early journeys across the Sahara were done in stages. Goods passed through chains of Muslim traders, purchased, finally, by local non-Muslims at the southern most end of the route.

How did Islam become the religion of Africa?

Spread of Islam in West Africa was through Islamic traders and sailors. Islam is the dominant religion in North Africa and the Horn of Africa. It has also become the predominant religion on the Swahili Coast as well as the West African seaboard and parts of the interior.

Who was the first Muslim ruler in Africa?

The Portal into West Africa. A marginal Muslim, Sundiata expanded the empire, increased production from the alluvial gold fields, developed the military, and claimed to be a liaison with the spirit world. Just decades later, under Mansa Musa, Mali became the first African Muslim state, with Islam as the state religion.

Who are the leaders of the African religions?

There are spiritual leaders, kinds of priests or pastors in most traditional African religions. This person is essential in the spiritual and religious survival of the community.

How did Islam spread to the Horn of Africa?

The spread of Islam in West Africa was through Islamic traders and sailors. Islam is the dominant religion in North Africa and some of the Horn of Africa, which is majority Christian. It has also become the predominant religion on the Swahili Coast as well as the West African seaboard and parts of the interior.