The status of Muslims in Sierra Leone and Liberia

This paper examines the introduction, and the pattern of the spread of Islam in Sierra Leone and Liberia. The introduction and spread of Islam in West Africa predated the creation of the two States. Islam reached the region through its two main West African agents: the Mandinka and the Fulbe, trader...

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Main Author: Bah, Mohammad Alpha (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Institution 1991
In: Journal / Institute of Muslim Minority Affairs, King Abdulazis University
Year: 1991, Volume: 12, Issue: 2, Pages: 464-481
Further subjects:B Interest
B Liberia
B Islam
B State
B Einflussgröße
B Development
B Sierra Leone
B Religious organization
B Society
B Muslim

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