There are multiple theories on the spread of Islam and it’s effect on different regions. The spread of Islam in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa were adapted in a contrastive matter, including the the spark from trade and then the advice of Muhammad, however the impact of this spread affected both areas in a multitude of ways. Trade was a very present process during this time period. With Asia being a part of trade in the Silk Roads, Muslims were able to marry the Chinese. This was the start of Islam and the impact it had. Muslim merchants often introduced the Islamic ideas and rituals to those working at the seaports. Muslim merchants also had Sufis to help with the conversion of more people in Asia. Nearly 22% of Asia is Islam. The constant
