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i) Conversion/undermined traditional religion Islam has become the religion of many people in East Africa, especially along the Coast.Many of these people are converts from traditional and other religions
Islam therefore significantly affected the religious complexion of East African societies,
ii) Material culture
Islam had transformed the material culture of many East African communities
iii) Social etiquette -
Islam etiquette on such areas as eating habits, forms of hospitality and social relations between the sexes has permeated many east African Societies,
v) Language -
many East African communities learnt Arabic - the language of Islam.Some East African languages, especially Kiswahili also borrowed words from Arabic,
vi) Education -
Islamic learning has affected the forms and content of education among a number of East Africa societies,
vii) Politics -
Some parts of East Africa were for along time ruled by Muslim leaders who established ruling dynasties or families eg the shiraz - Islam therefore affected the form and structure of government
viii) Legal system based on Islam law or sharia
ix) Trade was promoted eg slaves trade, ivory and gold
x) Growth of towns eg Mombasa, Kilwa, Mogadishu etc. city/states
xi) Intermarriage leading to Kiswahili race people,
xii)Islamic music
xiii) Introduction of new crops eg coconuts, millet, rice etc
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