1. الإسلام في أفريق
Islam in Africa
By: Andrew Matos

2. Predominantly Islamic Countries
Country Population
Somalia %
Mauritania %
Western Sahara %
Djibouti %
Tunisia %
Morocco %
Algeria %
Libya %
Niger %
Senegal %
Mali %
Guinea %
The Gambia %
Egypt %
Sudan %
Chad %
Sierra Leone %
Burkina Faso %
Nigeria %
Eritrea %

3. Other African Countries

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

5. 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

6. 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