This book contains the papers of the Third International Congress on “Islamic Civilization in Southern Africa: History, Contemporary State and Future Perspectives” which was organized by IRCICA and the OIC General Secretariat in partnership with the Awqaf Foundation of South Africa (Awqaf SA) and the University of Western Cape, in Cape Town, South Africa, on 16-18 September 2022. Comprising 30 articles distributed across four chapters, the book undertakes a comprehensive exploration of the historical, contemporary, and prospective trajectories of Islamic civilization in the region. Spanning the geographic expanse of Malawi, Mozambique, Botswana, South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Mauritius, each chapter critically engages with pivotal themes, offering invaluable insights into the rich tapestry of Southern Africa’s Islamic Heritage.

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