Ibn Battuta

Ibn Battuta: Celebrated Traveler Ibn Battuta, a celebrated traveler, was born in Tangier, Morocco. He lived from 1304 to 1368/1369 and is renowned for his travelogue, Rihla, which simply means Travels. It recounts his many journeys throughout the Muslim world as well as far-flung regions like Russia, China and Constantinople. [...]

2023-07-14T18:21:17+00:00September 7th, 2014|Africa, Muslim Heritage, Muslim World|

Islam in Africa: Introduction

Islam's Presence in African History Islam’s presence in African history dates back to the first phase of the Prophet Muhammad’s mission, when in 615 A.D. he instructed a group of Muslims to seek refuge in Abyssinia (present-day Ethiopia). While this was a short-lived encounter, Muslims eventually left a lasting influence [...]

2023-07-17T23:56:44+00:00October 3rd, 2011|Africa, African Americans, Muslim World|
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