1 AN OVERVIEW ON THE AGENTS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SPREAD AND DEVELOPMENT OF ISLAM IN TARABA STATE BY DR. BELLO ALI: 08105419890, belloalisunkanini@gmail.com Department of Islamic Studies, College of Education, Zing Taraba State Abstract The study aimed to assess the historical antecedents and roles of agencies responsible for the introduction and propagation of Islam in Taraba State. The primary and secondary data for this study was derived principally through structured interview and analysis of documentary sources. The paper presents an in-depth account of the history of the introduction and spread of Islam in Taraba State and states the roles adopted and played by various Islamic bodies or organizations and individuals in the enterprise. The period of the introduction of Islam into what became Taraba State has been determined from the time of its arrival and penetration into Wukari, the establishment of Muri Sub-Emirate, establishment of Gashaka Sub-Emirate and the spread of Islam into Donga, the Chiefdom of Chamba. The paper reveals that, some Muslim rulers were identified to have played a vital role in the growth and development of da‘wah in Taraba State. Tijaniyyah and Qadiriyyah Sufi Order, Muslim organizations and Muslim scholar/ individuals were identified to have also contributed greatly to the propagation and development of Islam and Islamic scholarship in the State. Keywords: Overview, Agents, Responsible, Spread, Development, Islam