Explore the rich history of Islam's journey across the African continent with me. Uncover seldom told stories of trade, empires, and cultural connections, as well as the social and cultural impacts. Together, we shall dive into the dynamic impact of Islam on the continent's diverse civilizations. 📜🔍 REFERENCE/SOURCE LINKS: https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1382/the-spread-of-islam-in-ancient-africa/ https://www.whyislam.org/is-my-culture-compatible-with-islam/ https://openstax.org/books/world-history-volume-2/pages/3-2-the-songhai-empire https://wasscehistorytextbook.com/3-islam-in-west-africa-introduction-spread-and-effects/ UNESCO General History of Africa (Vol III, 20) and (Vol III,39). https://ahmedibrahim781.medium.com/ajami-the-old-african-script-95dcade346e6 https://ahmedibrahim781.medium.com/ajami-the-old-african-script-95dcade346e6 (5.7, page 120: Bornu empire gun trade with Turkish Ottoman Empire) - https://repository.bilkent.edu.tr/server/api/core/bitstreams/dccc8709-1d64-4f6c-aaed-f2d40826e413/content#page110 Films to watch for context about the manifestation of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula, and the Africans who were key figures in Islamic history as a whole: “THE MESSAGE”. “BILAL: A NEW BREED OF HERO”. PS. To be fair, the decline of Kanem and Ghana was extremely multifaceted. Numerous factors contributed to their decline. It's important to consider the multifaceted nature of historical events and the various factors that contribute to the rise and fall of empires. Islam certainly played a role in shaping the political and cultural landscape of these empires, but it was just one of many factors at play.