Islam in Liberia

In rural areas, Liberian Muslims are more conservative in dressing modestly, performing prayers and attending religious studies.

Joint English-Arabic language, Quranic, and Muslim universities and Islamic studies schools have opened and been rebuilt in the capital Monrovia, rural towns and other cities.

Further migration by Mandinka merchants to Liberia by the 18th century led to a increase of Islamic influence, eventually leading to conversions among several of the local population such as the Gola, Gbandi, Vai and Loma peoples.

He also suggested establishing a religious advisory board, representing all of the major religions practiced in Liberia, to advise the President.

[6] A consequence of the civil war in Liberia was destruction of religious buildings, schools and places of worship across the country.

Over 400 civilians were killed (some by being burned alive) by Charles Taylor's National Patriotic Front of Liberia (NPFL).

Such destruction not only led to many faithful followers fleeing their hometowns, cities and villages for refugee camps in Sierra Leone, Ghana and other neighboring countries but also destroyed Islamic architecture that represented the blend between traditional Liberian, West African and Arab architectural design and influences.