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THE DECLINE OF NORTH AFRICAN CHRISTIANITY AFTER ISLAMIC EXPANSION ( 7TH - 10TH CENTURY)
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8 days agoThe Decline of North African Christianity After Islamic Expansion (7th–10th Century)
After flourishing for nearly six centuries, Christianity in North Africa faced a major decline following the rise and spread of Islam in the 7th century. This period marked one of the most significant turning points in African religious history.
The Rise of Islam
In the early 600s A.D., Islam emerged in Arabia through the prophet Muhammad.
After Muhammad’s death in 632 A.D., Muslim armies rapidly expanded across the Middle East and North Africa.
By 705 A.D., most of North Africa — including Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco — had come under Islamic rule.
Impact on Christianity
Many Christian communities were gradually cut off from the rest of the Christian world, especially from Rome and Constantinople.
Churches were allowed to exist but under heavy taxation (jizya) and political pressure, leading many to convert to Islam over time.
Some Christian centers, like Carthage and Hippo, were destroyed or abandoned.
In Egypt, the Coptic Church survived but lived under Islamic dominance, maintaining its faith with difficulty.
Survivals and Legacy
A few Christian communities persisted for centuries, especially the Copts in Egypt and the Nubian Kingdoms (in present-day Sudan), which remained Christian until the 14th century.
The decline, however, meant that much of North Africa lost its once-thriving Christian heritage.
Significance
The fall of North African Christianity shows how historical, political, and cultural forces can reshape religious landscapes. Yet, it also highlights the enduring strength of African faith traditions, as Christianity later re-emerged in sub-Saharan Africa in new and powerful forms.
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