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Islam in Zimbabwe

In today's world, Islam in Zimbabwe is a topic that arouses the interest and attention of a wide spectrum of individuals. Whether for its historical relevance, its impact on today's society, or its importance for the future, Islam in Zimbabwe has become a focal point of discussion and debate. Its influence extends to different areas, from politics and economics, to culture and entertainment. In this article we will explore various aspects related to Islam in Zimbabwe, analyzing its evolution over time, its implications and possible implications for the contemporary world.

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Zimbabwe is a Christian majority country, with adherents of Islam being a small minority. Due to the secular nature of Zimbabwe's constitution, Muslims are free to proselytize and build places of worship in the country. Islam is the religion of less than 1 percent of the population of Zimbabwe.

Demographics

Estimates on the number of Muslims in Zimbabwe are around 120,000. The Muslim community consists primarily of South Asian immigrants (Indian and Pakistani), a small but growing number of indigenous Zimbabweans, and migrants from other African countries such as the Yao tribe of neighbouring Malawi. There are mosques located in nearly all of the larger towns. As a result of outreach efforts in rural areas, some chiefs and headmen have reportedly converted from Christianity to Islam.

Remba (Lemba)

Main article: Lemba people

The Lemba or Remba are an ethnic group in Zimbabwe who have cultural traditions similar to Muslims in the Middle East, such as male circumcision.

Famous Zimbabwean Muslims

  • Mufti Menk – Grand Mufti of Zimbabwe, and was born on June 27, 1975. Mufti Menk has many social media websites and such, including YouTube.
  • Sikandar Raza – International cricketer

See also

References

  1. ^ "Zimbabwe". U.S. Department of State. Retrieved 5 April 2018. An estimated 1 percent of the total population is Muslim.
  2. ^ The World Factbook
  3. ^ Haron, Muhammed (2020), "Southern Africa's Muslim Communities: Selected Profiles", The Palgrave Handbook of Islam in Africa, Cham: Springer International Publishing, pp. 163–202, ISBN 978-3-030-45758-7, retrieved 10 February 2023
  4. ^ "Zimbabwe". U.S. Department of State. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
  5. ^ Hove, Musavengana. "Muslims court Varemba community". The Herald. Retrieved 23 November 2020.

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