This book contains the papers of the Third International Congress on “Islamic Civilization in Southern Africa: History, Contemporary State and Future Perspectives” which was organized by IRCICA and the OIC General Secretariat in partnership with the Awqaf Foundation of South Africa (Awqaf SA) and the University of Western Cape, in Cape Town, South Africa, on 16-18 September 2022. The book includes 30 articles under the following chapter titles: “Historical and Cultural Heritage”, “Muslim Communities and Social Groups”, “Institutions of Education”, “Economy and Media”. The articles cover an immense range of topics researched from general historical and contemporary perspectives and/or with focuses on countries – Botswana, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. It will be a useful and instructive reference for everyone interested in the history and cultures of the region.
