A RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS OF THE SPREAD OF ISLAM IN WEST AFRICA UNTIL 11TH CENTURY CE

Islam spread in the African continent phases and different ages. The process occurred through either expansion of Muslim power as North Africa, or trading happened West Africa. Falola argued that spreading Africa generally peacefully preaching. In regard, purpose this article is to examine until 11th century CE. On whole, a qualitative research using historical study content analysis gather analyse information from relevant primary secondary sources. Research findings argue initial contact Muslims with region began since 1H/7CE. From contact, be introduced inhabitants trade 2H/8CE century. This finds at end 4H/10CE early 5H/11CE centuries, was accepted by ruling class kingdoms, such conversion rulers Kanem, Songhay, Takrur Malal. However, there were also who did not embrace ruler Ghana. Nevertheless, resided their territories well-treated. Later on, helped these territories.