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.
- ISBN10 159084999X
- ISBN13 9781590849996
- Publish Date 1 September 2006
- Publish Status Unknown
- Out of Print 12 February 2014
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Mason Crest Publishers
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 112
- Language English