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The central aim is to explore how Islamic scholarship manifests within South African contexts, influenced by West African traditions.

March 12, 2026Open Access

Islamic Scholarship in West Africa within South African Contexts: A Comparative Study

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The central aim is to explore how Islamic scholarship manifests within South African contexts, influenced by West African traditions.
Conducted comparative analysis using archival records, scholarly literature, and contemporary documentation.
Focused on the integration of Islamic educational practices into local institutions.
Examined the establishment of madrasas in urban centers.
Islamic scholarship has significantly influenced arts and humanities education in South African communities.
The study highlights the establishment of madrasas as a key theme.
Findings reflect diversified cultural landscapes shaped by historical diaspora patterns.

Abstract

Islamic scholarship has a significant presence in West African communities within South Africa, reflecting historical diaspora patterns and cultural exchange. The study employs comparative analysis to examine archival records, scholarly literature, and contemporary documentation from South Africa and other relevant regions. A notable theme is the integration of Islamic educational practices into local institutions, exemplified by the establishment of madrasas in urban centers. Islamic scholarship has profoundly influenced arts and humanities education in South African communities, fostering a unique cultural landscape. Further research should include longitudinal studies to trace the evolution of these scholarly traditions over time. Islamic Scholarship, West Africa, South Africa, Arts & Humanities

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