The spread of Islam between the 11th and 14th centuries in Nigeria was largely due to

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The spread of Islam in Nigeria between the 11th and 14th centuries was largely due to trade and commerce. Arab traders from North Africa and the Middle East brought Islam to West Africa along trade routes, and through commercial activities, many indigenous people converted to Islam. This process of conversion was gradual and was also facilitated by the peaceful and non-coercive nature of Islamic preaching, which emphasized the importance of the equality of all people regardless of social status or ethnicity. While some jihads were later waged, they were not the main factor in the spread of Islam in Nigeria during this period.