To: Dr. Franklin
The timeline seems wrong. When did Islam conquer Nigeria?
64 posted on
05/03/2026 9:04:27 PM PDT by
Albion Wilde
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To: Albion Wilde
The timeline seems wrong. When did Islam conquer Nigeria?By the 19th century, the Sokoto Caliphate, founded through the Fulani Jihad led by Usman dan Fodio, established Islam as the predominant religion in northern Nigeria. The religion also spread to the southwest among the Yoruba through trade and cultural exchange.
Islam is the predominant religion in Nigeria, with Muslims comprising an estimated majority of the population, commonly cited at around 50–55%.Islam in Nigeria
65 posted on
05/03/2026 9:12:10 PM PDT by
Dr. Franklin
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