2. The Islamic religion made inroad into West Africa due to th | WASSCE HEADQUARTERS

2. The Islamic religion made inroad into West Africa due to the fact that the religion did not condemn the traditional African religion. Islamic religion tolerated the traditional religion of Africa, unlike Christianity which condemned everything African

The Islamic religion made in-road in West Africa because it was compatible with the African religion. The religion allowed polygamous marriage, which was also part of the African religion

The Islamic religion made in-road in West Africa because its attitude to spirits was common to African traditionalists. The Islamic religion believed in the existence of Jinns, just like the African religion which believed in the worship of spirits, good and bad.

Islamic religion made in-road in West Africa because of its use of charms and amulets. Africans also used charms and amulets for offensive and defensive purposes

The Islamic religion made in-road in West Africa because the Arabs used trade to encourage the West Africans to accept them. The trade brought prosperity to the people.