How did Mansa Musa’s pilgrimage affect the evolution of Islam in Mali? The influence of Islam waned as Mansa Musa became alienated due to his mistreatment by other Muslim leaders.
Mansa Musa sponsored the construction of mosques in Mali and established Timbuktu as a center for Islamic learning.
Islam became the official state religion of Mali, and those who practiced other religions were punished as criminals.
Reports of the pilgrimage increased support for Islam among commoners in Mali, but the elites continued to practice traditional African religions.