Mansa+Musa+by+Jordan

__ MANSA MUS A __ Mansa Musa was a ruler in Mali, Africa in 1312 to 1337. He took over after his father Abu Bakr II. On his pilgrimage, he is said to take 500 slaves, 4 pound staff of gold, 80 camels, and 300 pounds of gold each and take it to Arab cities. The effect of all that gold he gave to Arab they recorded about what they new about Musa and Mali. The reputation Egypt gave Musa spread to Europe. The next six centuries the name of Mali was linked to wealth by the Europeans. Musa strengthened the religion of Islam. Therefore Mali was reformed to practice the religion of Islam. //“// // There is no god but God; Muhammad is the messenger of God.” // That’s what the peopled were to believe in. When Musa came back from his pilgrimage he brought back Arab scholars and Muslim architect al- Sahili, who built mosques in royal areas. Mansa Musa then promoted trade and education. In 1339, Mali appeared in the "Map of the World". Mansa Musa ruled for 25 years. Musa died in 1337 leaving Mali stable and well known.