They have contributed towards the growth of Kiswahili language which is greatly influenced by Arabic spoken by the early Muslims.
Muslim have shaped the dietary habits and regulation of East Africa e.g the eating of halal foods and the introduction of Muslim recipes.
The manner of dressing of East African peoples has been significantly influenced by Muslims. For example the introduction of Kofia and Kanzu for males as well as buibui or hijab for women. A new concept of covering nakedness (awrah) was also put in place.
Muslims have also influenced the material culture of this region e.g architectural designs (such as minaret), art and craft, music, songs e.g poems and didactic compositions (maulid barzanji).
Muslims have intermarried with other East African, people. This has promoted good neighbourliness and peaceful co-existence.
Introducing new regulations on interpersonal relations such as mahrim (close relatives).
Introduction of new calibre of leaders and specialists who replaced the old/traditional ones e.g ulama, kadhis and political leaders.
Introduction of new ceremonies and festivals such as Idd, Juma, nikah ceremonies.
Introduction of new belief system and ritual worship e.g belief in Allah alone; salat, zakat e.t.c.
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