![]() ![]() All of these perceptibly demonstrate that one cannot sidestep the Muslim contribution to this continent's identity. And as one travels further south of the continent, one finds ample proof that point to the Muslims' presence. And when moving to East Africa's coastal regions one comes across numerous historical sites/towns such as Kilwa that are clearly reminiscent of Muslim influence. For example, when traveling through central Africa one finds many scholarly manuscripts that have yet to be edited and that cover different themes. These have since become part of Africa's continental heritage and most of them have fortunately been preserved by its numerous nation-states. Indeed when one scans the length and breath of the continent, one comes across various types of evidence that points to the fact that Muslims left behind their footprints in almost every sector of the continent. ![]() Though Khalid Diab, the Egyptian-Belgian journalist, significantly remarked that, " Islamic Civilization is so hard-wired into Europe's cultural, social and intellectual DNA that it would be impossible to expunge its influence " (Al-Jazeera ), one is of the view that Africa neatly fitted that profile since it – more than any other continent-tangibly reflect that. In fact, it was Ali Mazrui, the Africanist, who powerfully described this dimension when he highlighted the continent's triple heritage (of which Christianity and African Religious Tradition also form a part). Anyone acquainted with Africa's rich social history cannot deny the fact that Islam – as a dynamic religious tradition-has indeed been an integral part of its identity. ![]()
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