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Islamic scholarship in West Africa has significantly influenced local vernacular schools and cultural practices, particularly in coastal regions where Arabic was used for religious instruction. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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The aim is to analyze the history and influence of Islamic scholarship in West Africa, particularly its educational impact.

March 2, 2026Open Access

Islamic Scholarship in West Africa: An Analytical Perspective

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OMOmar MwitiKenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization AKAbdulrahman KibetTechnical University of Kenya

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This analysis explores Islamic scholarship's impact on education in West Africa, indicating its cultural significance.

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The aim is to analyze the history and influence of Islamic scholarship in West Africa, particularly its educational impact.
Conducted archival research on historical documents
Conducted oral history interviews to gather personal accounts
Performed comparative analysis of contemporary scholarship
Found strong influence of Arabic institutions on local vernacular schools
Highlighted the role of Islamic scholarship in cultural exchange
Identified the educational contributions of Islamic scholars as significant for intellectual development

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Mwiti et al. (2005) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a52e45f1e85e5c73bf1c91 https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18816029

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