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Which countries are Islamic states?
List of current Islamic republics
- Iran.
- Mauritania.
- Pakistan.
- Chechen Republic of Ichkeria.
- Comoros.
- East Turkestan.
- Afghanistan.
- The Gambia.
How long has Indonesia been Muslim?
In conclusion, about 800 years Islam entered the archipelago, since the year 674 until Walisongo era in 1470, but has yet to be accepted by society en masse. It was then after the era of Walisongo, Islam developed so widespread in the archipelago.
Is Hinduism growing in Indonesia?
The percentages of Hinduism in Indonesia increased from 1.69\% in 2010 to 1.74\% in 2018 in 8 years respectively.
Is Indonesia Sunni or Shia?
Indonesia is the world’s most populous Muslim nation but the majority of the country’s Muslims are Sunnis. Being a Shia is not illegal in Indonesia, but religious minorities have complained that they are increasingly becoming the victims of violent crimes that often go unpunished. Karishma Vaswani reports from Madura.
What is the number 1 religion in the world?
Of the world’s major religions, Christianity is the largest, with more than two billion followers. Christianity is based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ and is approximately 2,000 years old.
Who converted to Hinduism from Islam?
List of converts to Islam from Hinduism
| Name | Notes |
|---|---|
| Jalaluddin Muhammad Shah | Son of Raja Ganesha; introduced Islam to many Hindus after his conversion |
| Murshid Quli Khan | The first Nawab of Bengal |
| Yuvan Shankar Raja | Indian musician |
| Malik Maqbul | Formerly known as Yugandhar |
What is the fastest growing religion in Pakistan?
Hinduism is the second largest religious affiliation in Pakistan after Islam….Demographics.
| Year | Percent | Increase |
|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 12.9\% | −1.1\% |
| 1951 | 1.3\% | −11.8\% |
| 1961 | 1.4\% | +0.1\% |
| 1981 | 1.5\% | +0.1\% |
Is Indonesia a Hindu country?
Hinduism in Indonesia, as of the 2018 census, is practised by about 1.74\% of the total population, and almost 87\% of the population in Bali. Hinduism is one of the six official religions of Indonesia. Indonesia has the fourth-largest population of Hindus in the world, after India, Nepal and Bangladesh.
How many mosques are there in Indonesia?
There are more than 800,000 mosques in Indonesia but officials hope to create more eco-mosques after the initial 1,000 are established and also include other places of worship.