Islam by country - Wikipedia
WEBIslam is divided into two major denominations, Sunni and Shi'a. Of the total Muslim population, 87–90% are Sunni and 10–13% are Shi'a. Most Shi'as (between 68% and 80%) live in mainly four countries: Iran, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, and Iraq. [30]
Islamic Countries Of The World - WorldAtlas
WEBFeb 21, 2018 · Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, Mauritania, and Yemen are the Islamic states of the world.
Muslim Majority Countries 2024 - World Population Review
WEBA Muslim-majority country is one in which more than 50% of the people are Muslims. There are currently approximately 50 Muslim-majority countries in the world, though the precise number differs slightly depending upon the source.
Muslim world - Wikipedia
WEBMore than 24.1% of the world's population is Muslim, with an estimated total of approximately 1.9 billion. [180][181][182][183][184] Muslims are the majority in 49 countries, [185][186] they speak hundreds of languages and come from diverse ethnic backgrounds.
Islamic world | History, Population, & Map | Britannica
WEBIslamic world, the complex of societies and cultures in which Muslims and their faith have been prevalent and socially dominant. Adherence to Islam is a global phenomenon: Muslims predominate in some 30 to 40 countries, from the Atlantic eastward to the Pacific and along a belt that stretches across northern Africa into Central Asia and south ...
Islamic world, countries with a traditional Islamic population ...
WEBAn estimated 1.8 billion or more than 24% of the world population identify themselves as Muslims. Islam is the official religion in 26 countries in Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa, and the Middle East. Islam is growing faster than any other religion worldwide (see: Pew Research Center).
Islam | Religion, Beliefs, Practices, & Facts | Britannica
WEB2 days ago · Retaining its emphasis on an uncompromising monotheism and a strict adherence to certain essential religious practices, the religion taught by Muhammad to a small group of followers spread rapidly through the Middle East to Africa, Europe, the Indian subcontinent, the Malay Peninsula, and China.
Muslim Population by Country 2024 - World Population Review
WEBAlthough Muslims can be found all over the world, the majority live in northern and central Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. Many countries in these regions are more than 90% Muslim, including Egypt, Afghanistan, Syria, Pakistan, Turkey, and Iran.
Islam ‑ Five Pillars, Nation of Islam & Definition - HISTORY
WEBJan 5, 2018 · Islam is the second largest religion in the world after Christianity, with about 1.8 billion Muslims worldwide. Although its roots go back further, scholars typically date the creation of...
The World’s Muslims: Religion, Politics and Society
WEBApr 30, 2013 · A new survey report looks at attitudes among Muslims in 39 countries on a wide range of topics, from science to sharia, polygamy to popular culture.