How did the growth of trade in West African kingdoms impact Islam?
Islam spread as the trading networks grew.
Islam spread as people from the Middle East refused to trade.
Islam lost supporters as West African kingdoms conquered the Middle East.
Islam lost supporters as the religion lost cultural importance.

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ejr7913 · Answer

Islam promoted trade between West Africa and the Mediterranean. The religion developed and widened the trans-Saharan Caravan trade. ... Muslims from North Africa came in their numbers and settled in the commercial centres. This helped in the development of the cities such as Timbuctu, Gao, Jenne and Kano.

ejr7913 · Answer

Islam spread as the trading networks grew

stormyfurr · Answer

Thank you