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Islam is the largest religion in Sudan, and Muslims have dominated national government institutions since independence in 1956. Statistics indicate that the Muslim population is approximately 75%-80%, including numerous Arab and non-Arab groups. The remaining 20% ascribe to either Christianity (approximately 5% of the total population) or traditional animist religions. Muslims predominate in the north, but there are sizable Christian communities in northern cities, principally in areas where there are large numbers of internally displaced persons. It is estimated that over the last forty years, more than 4 million southerners have fled to the north to escape the war. Most citizens in the south adhere to either Christianity or traditional indigenous (animist) religions; however, there are many Muslim adherents as well, particularly along the historical dividing line between Arabs and Nilotic ethnic groups.
The Muslim population is almost entirely Sunni but is divided into many different groups. The most significant divisions occur along the lines of the Sufi brotherhoods. Two popular brotherhoods, the Ansar and the Khatmia, are associated with the opposition Umma and Democratic Unionist Parties respectively.
Shari'a law and its application to non-Muslims in the capital was a contentious issue during the negotiations, but it and the other major issues underlying the north/south conflict have been largely resolved in the agreements. Shari'a generally is to continue to be the basis of the national legal system as it applies in the north; national legislation applicable to the south is to be based on "popular consensus, the values, and the customs of the people." In states or regions where a majority hold different religious or customary beliefs than those on which the legal system is based, the national laws may be amended to accord better with such beliefs. Throughout the country, the application of Shari'a to non-Muslims is to be limited, and courts may not exercise their discretion to impose the harsher physical forms of Shari'a penalties on non-Muslims.
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What are Islam rulers called?
Presidents, kings, and Sultans and also Emirs
Did the Ottoman Empire push Muslims out of Turkey?
No. The Ottomans adopted Islam and today some 99.5% of Turks are at least titularly Muslim.
How did the Islam influence Baghdad?
Islam (or rather Moslem citizens and countries) was/were responsible for the building of Baghdad. Everything about Baghdad was influenced by Islamic Principles and Moslem Rulers.
Who were the central Asian invaders who adopted Islam and threatened the Byzantine empire?
The Seljuks or the Sufi's
Do Sunnis and Shiites comprise two factions within a Buddhism b Hinduism c Islam or d Christianity?
the shiite and sunni comprised two factions within Islam religion.
Why was Islam so readily adopted by rulers within the Sudan?
Islam is based on human nature. Its teachings are simple. They can be put into practice easily. It is readily accepted by all people who study and try to understand it to seek guidance. Islam appealed to the people of Sudan and their rulers, thus they accepted Islam.
The political and theological faction within Islam that reconized only Ali and the decendants of the family Muhammad as rightful rulers was called?
Shi'is
Did songhai rulers reject Islam?
Some Songhai rulers did not reject Islam. Some rulers, like Sonni Ali, initially resisted the spread of Islam in their territories but eventually converted to Islam themselves. Other rulers, like Askia Muhammad, actively promoted Islam and made it the official religion of the Songhai Empire.
What faith did the Ottoman rulers believe in?
Islam Sunni
Who were the two rulers who were responsible for spreading Islam?
Nearly every Islamic government has been responsible for spreading Islam peaceably and innumerable rulers spread Islamic governments militarily and diplomatically, increasing the reach of Islam. There were not just two.
Did the rulers of Aksum converted to Islam during the fourth century?
Islam was not established until the 7th Century.
During the fourth century did the rulers of Aksum converted to Islam?
Islam was not established until the 7th Century.
What religion did the rulers of the Songhai Empire support?
They supported Islam.
What important Jewish belief was passed on to other religions?
Ethical Monotheism. This became adopted by Christianity and Islam.
What is mughals religeon?
The Mughals practiced Islam as their religion. Islam became the official religion of the Mughal Empire when Emperor Akbar ascended the throne in the 16th century. The Mughal rulers were known for their promotion of religious tolerance and cultural diversity within their empire.
How did Sonni Ali of Songhai differ from most other West African rulers?
Sonni Ali Of Songhai was differ from most other West African rulers because he did not adopt Islam but, he was a follower of Islam.
How did Islam affect Songhai?
Upper classes converted to Islam!
