Imagescas362d0

West Africa Timelinee

By DimitriaMc
  • Jan 1, 610

    Muhammad becomes the prophet of Allah

    Muhammad becomes the prophet of Allah
    Muhammad prayed on Mount Hira and was greeted by the arch angel Gabriel who the told him he would became the prophet of Allah/God
  • Jan 1, 615

    Muslims migrate to Abyssinia

    Muslims migrate to Abyssinia to escape persecution from the Makkans. The king Negus welcomed them and converted to Islam shortly after.
  • Jan 1, 632

    The division between Sunni and Shi'ite's

    Immediately after the death of Muhammad the division between Sunni and Shi'ite's occured.
  • Jan 1, 1000

    The City of Timbuktu emerges , 390 AH

    The City of Timbuktu emerges , 390 AH
    Traders brought along Islamic teachings, thus they taught West African tribes one language, and how to read and write.
  • Jan 1, 1235

    Ghana Empire Collapses, 632 AH

    Ghana empire fell due to invading forces and internal disputes.
  • Jan 1, 1307

    Mansa Musa became King of Mali

    Mansa Musa became King of Mali
    Mansa Musa was a devout Muslim. Therefore he ruled under Islamic views and through that he spread Islam.
  • Jan 1, 1324

    Mansa Musa's hajj to Mecca, 724 AH

    His pilgrimage to Mecca is one of his most famous events. His caravan contained 60,000 people all clothed in silk. What fascinated most people was that Musa's baggage contained about 300 pounds of gold, in which he gave away to people in need along the journey.
  • Jan 1, 1332

    Mansa Musa died, 732 AH

    Mansa Musa died, 732 AH
    Afterwards, the kingdom of Mali is ruled by rulers who were unable to protect the territory.

  • Kofi Karikari

    •1873-1877: Kofi Karikari invaded Southern and coastal areas. Major General Sir Garnet Woseley with British expedition forces defeated the Asantes. Treaty of Fomena in 1874. Asante forced to recognize the Independence of all states south of the Pra River.

  • Ghana becomes a rich empire, 235 AH

    The Ghana Empire became wealthy due to their controll over trade routes.

  • Arab Merchants move to Ghana, 286 AH

    Arab Merchants move to Ghana, 286 AH
    As Arabs gained more influence in Ghana, they began to teach the local people about Islam. Many merchants, officials, and goverment converted to Islam.

  • Dya’ogo dynasty accepts Islam, 235 AH

    Dya’ogo dynasty accepts Islam, 235 AH
    As early as 850 C.E, the Dya'ogo dynasty were the first negro people to accept Islam.