From the hadith (sayings of Muhammad): “The honest, truthful Muslim merchant will stand with the martyrs on the Day of Judgment. I commend the merchants.

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From the hadith (sayings of Muhammad): “The honest, truthful Muslim merchant will stand with the martyrs on the Day of Judgment. I commend the merchants to you, for they are the couriers of the horizon and God’s trusted servants on earth.”

Islam as a trade-based economy Geographic location Religion supports merchant activity -- Muhammad Technological advances of the Indian Ocean - Lateen sails, compass from Chinese, astrolabe Silk Road, Trans-Sahara, Indian Ocean Movement of new crops all around the region – esp. cotton Banking; joint enterprises, letters of credit Rulers not only taxed, but participated in trade ventures

Majority or Significant Islamic Populations

Ghana CE

Mali CE

Timbuktu on the Niger River

“Gold for Salt Trade”

“Gold & Slaves for Salt & Manufactures”

African Geographical Zones

Forest Cover in West Africa

Mansa Musa

Mosque at Djenne