One important characteristic of both recent and earlier Islamic reform movements is the emphasis on...

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JAMB 2019

One important characteristic of both recent and earlier Islamic reform movements is the emphasis on the

A. mediation of others for understanding the Koran and traditions of the prophet
B. use of African languages as a medium of communication
C. decline in the use of educational resource institutes
D. rigidity of the use of Arabic language

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

The use of African languages as a medium of communication is the correct answer. Islamic reformers, both past and present, actively support the translation of the holy texts into Swahili, Hausa, Fulfude, Wolof, Bambara and Yoruba.

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