The stance of the British Orientalist Thomas Arnold on Calling to Islam in Western Sudan

Abstract

The article "The British Orientalist Thomas Arnold's Perspective on Calling to Islam (Daʿwah) in Western Sudan" examines the historical context of Thomas Arnold's views on calling to Islam (Daʿwah) in the Sub-Saharan area of Africa, focusing on several key aspects. In the first section, the article introduces the British Orientalist Thomas Arnold. The second section is on the early stages of Islam's emergence in Western Sudan. The third section highlights influential figures in the spread of Islam. The fourth section discusses the results of Islamic Propagation in Western Sudan and notable influential personalities. Finally, the conclusion summarizes the key findings of the study, emphasizing the academic reputation of Thomas Arnold and his objectivity in addressing issues related to Islamic Propagation. The researcher underscores the importance of studying the works of objective orientalists and encourages the need for critical analysis from an Islamic perspective.