Which statement best explains the impact of Islam on religious practice in the Mali empire?

A. Once introduced to Islam people abandoned all of the traditional religions of the empire
B. All people were forced to adopt Islam exclusively
C. Common people chose to convert to Islam while the nobility chose to practice traditional religions
D. Some people chose to maintain their traditional religions and some blended elements of the two religions

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D. Some people chose to maintain their traditional religions and some blended elements of the two religions.

This statement best explains the impact of Islam on religious practice in the Mali Empire, as many individuals incorporated Islamic beliefs and practices with their traditional religious customs.