Songhai Islam refers to how Islam was practiced in West Africa's Songhai Empire during 15th-16th centuries. It blended traditional African beliefs with Islamic ones.
Imagine making a smoothie (Songhai Islam) where you mix fruits (traditional African beliefs) with yogurt (Islamic beliefs). Both ingredients retain their unique flavors but together create something entirely new and different.
Timbuktu: An important city in the Songhai Empire known for its Islamic schools and scholars.
Sufism: A mystical form of Islam that focuses on personal connection with God; Sufi practices were often incorporated into Songhai Islam.
Syncretism: The combination of different forms of belief or practice; such as the blending of African traditional beliefs with Islamic ones in Songhai Islam.
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