الإسلام في أفريق Islam in Africa By: Andrew Matos

Predominantly Islamic Countries Country Population Somalia 100% Mauritania 100% Western Sahara 100% Djibouti 99% Tunisia 98% Morocco 98.7% Algeria 97% Libya 97% Niger 96% Senegal 95% Mali 94% Guinea 92% The Gambia 90% Egypt 85% Sudan 80% Chad 54% Sierra Leone 65% Burkina Faso 65% Nigeria 50% Eritrea 50%

Other African Countries

Arrival Islam came to Africa when Muslims fled persecution in Mecca 615 A.D. Arrived in the Axumite Empire-Ethiopia Protected by Emperor Negus

Spread Began in 7th and 8th century with the Umayyads Spread by traders and sailors Spread first to North and Northeast Africa. Sahel Region Berbers joined Muslim community and went north

Facts The Islamic population in Africa doubled from 1869-1914 Muslims founded the city of Fès in 808, which gave refuge to Andalusian Muslims fleeing persecution in Córdoba Islamic values have much in common with traditional African life: 1. Its emphasis on communal living 2. Its clear roles for men and women 3. Its tolerance of polygamy