and because it is an alternative to white European culture. This is probably because the Muslim merchants did not show up with the purpose of wide-range exploitation. They came with the intention of trade. Muslim conversion was gradual and voluntary and spanned over six centuries. Also, I havent read anywhere about wars between Muslims and Nigerians. The British were the ones that took peoples land and family members. They were accepted at first, but they betrayed the trust of the people and exploited them for Britains gain for 400 years. It is no wonder that they hated the British....