Islam in Africa Throughout History

Presented to us through the insights of the esteemed Ethiopian scholar Shaykh Muḥammad Amān al-Jāmi, “Islām in Africa Throughout History” unveils three pivotal epochs of Islām’s influence in Africa, contributing to its global impact. This timeless manuscript commences with the resolute stand of Abyssinian ruler an-Najāshi, which resonated beyond his realm, unsettling Heraclius of Rome, challenging the Makkan tribes, and leaving an indelible impression on Oman’s monarchs. The subsequent section chronicles two distinct waves of da’wah on African soil: the Arab traders and the Ṣūfis, both leaving an enduring legacy on the continent. The final segment intricately portrays the scholars who orchestrated the revival of Salafi da’wah in Africa, offering sagacious counsel to aspiring knowledge seekers regarding the future of Islām on the continent. Additional Appendices: An-Najāshi: Ascension from Bondage to Sovereignty An-Najāshi: Pioneer in Embracing Islām The Epistle from the Prophet to An-Najāshi An-Najāshi’s Correspondence to the Prophet An-Najāshi: A Companion of the Prophet Muḥammad? Unveiling ‘Amr bin al-‘Āṣ’s Path to Embracing Islām