Discussion Post: The Development of Islam and Its Spread in Africa
Overview
To study the ancient history of Africa is difficult due to a lack of written resources, but with the coming of Islam to the continent, the task became much easier. In this discussion, you will focus on the rise of Islam as a monotheistic religion and the rapid spread of Islam, particularly on the African continent.
Instructions
Using at least one secondary source and your eText answer the following questions focusing on one of the African empires discussed in this module as an example:
a) How does the spread of Islam compare to the spread of previous religions such as Buddhism and Christianity?
b) What made Islam so appealing to different societies in West and East Africa? Why?
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.