Spread of Islam in West Africa
An article by Prof. A. Rahman I. Doi on Islam in W Africa, from 850 CE, including short accounts of the empires of Ghana, Mali, Songhay, and Kanem Bornu.
Islam in Africa
Historical overview by Prof. A. Rahman I. Doi.
Kingdoms of the Medieval Sudan
Histories of Mali, Songhay, Kanem-Bornu, and Hausaland, with sections on trade in the Sahel, and on Islam. Also includes a photo gallery and glossary.
The Story of Africa - Islam : BBC World Service
A history of Islam in Africa; includes articles about Muslim practice and activity on the continent, regional variations, a timeline, bibliography and links.
West African Kingdoms
A brief account of the kingdoms of Ghana, Mali and Songhay
The Spread of Islam Through North to West Africa
An online book by Joseph Kenny; covers the spread of Islam from the Maghreb through West Africa, and the various kingdoms and states.
The Spread of Islam in Nigeria: A Historical Survey
A paper by Joseph Kenny, Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Ibadan in Nigeria, presents the history of Islam in Nigeria, from the days of first contact to the 20th century.
Medieval Sourcebook: Abu Uthman al-Jahiz
A tranlsation of an excerpt from "The Essays" (c 860 CE) on the Zanj (Black Africans of East Africa).
Early African Empires and their Global Connections
A brief overview of the empires of Ghana, Mali and Songhay, and significant rulers.
Institute for the Study of Islamic Thought in Africa
Seeks to raise awareness of Africa's rich Islamic intellectual and literary heritage by encouraging collaboration between scholars. Includes a short history of Islam in Africa, and information about their partners, publications and events.
African Islam in Tanzania
A paper by Abdulaziz Y. Lodhi and David Westerlund; covers the history and development of Islam in the country, from its introduction to the 1990s.
Kanem-Bornu and The Hausa States
An account of the rise of the empire which at its height controlled territory from Libya to Lake Chad to Hausaland.
Civilizations in Africa: The Islamic Invasions
A summary overview of Muslim expansion in Africa.
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