Trusted since 2008
LoginRegister
Study resources on Kenyaplex

Get ready-made curriculum aligned revision materials

Exam papers, notes, holiday assignments and topical questions – all aligned to the Kenyan curriculum.

Browse exam papers
Or go directly to:
Class notes Holiday assignments Topical questions Other resources

List the challenges faced by Muslims in the spread of Islam in East Africa in the period between 1700 and 1900 A.D

List the challenges faced by Muslims in the spread of Islam in East Africa in the period between 1700 and 1900 A.D

Answers

Kavungya
i. The Arab Muslims came to East Africa specifically to trade they were not missionaries; hence it was difficult for them to preach Islam.
ii. Islam was associated with slavery since the Arabs who were Muslims were slave trades hence it was difficult to convince the locals to convert to Islam.
iii. The colonialists supported the Christian missionaries to spread Christianity but did not support the Muslims.
iv. Muslims lacked funds and resources to assist them in the spread of Islam unlike the Christian missionaries who were funded from their home countries.
v. Christian missionaries offered incentives to people who converted to Christianity and the Arab Muslims offered none, hence it was difficult to spread Islam.
vi. Tropical diseases, hostile tribes and difficult terrain of the interior discouraged the Muslims from venturing into the interior to spread Islam.
vii. Some traditions belief and practices of the local people contradicted Islamic teachings e.g. circumcision, polygamy hence discouraged them from embracing Islam.
Kavungya answered the question on June 21, 2019 at 10:35

Answer Attachments

Next: Outline the reforms introduced by Khalifa Umar Ibn Abdulaziz of the Umayyads.

Previous: Outline the contributions made by Imam Al-Ghazali to the development of Islam.

View more Islamic Religious Education Questions and Answers  |  Return to Questions Index

Exams With Marking Schemes

Related Questions