Islam in Iraq

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See also: Shia Islam in Iraq and Sunni Islam in Iraq

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The history of Islam in Iraq goes back almost 1,400 years to the lifetime of Muhammad (died in 632). Iraq's 98% majority Muslims follow two distinct traditions: Shia Islam (55-60%) and Sunni Islam (35-40%).[1]

History

Religious cities

Iraq is home to many religious cities important for both Shia and Sunni Muslims.

Shia Imams respectively, as well as the maqam (or "point") of Muhammad al-Mahdi, who is the twelfth and final Imam of the Shia Madhhab. This has made it an important pilgrimage centre for Ja'farī Shia Muslims. In addition, some female relatives of Muhammad are buried in Samarra, making the city one of the most significant sites of worship for Shia Muslims and a venerated location for Sunni Muslims. Iraq was also the place of many the fitnas (schisms
) that occurred in the beginning.

Demographics

The data on the religious affiliation of Iraq's population are uncertain. 95–99% of the population are Muslims.

Pew Research, 51% of the Muslims identified as Shia and 42% as Sunni.[3] David Smock of the United States Institute of Peace stated in 2003 that Shiites constituted about 55-60 percent of the Muslim population and Sunnis represented 35-40 percent.[4]

Islam in law

In 1968 the

miniskirts, stating that sharia was one reason why.[5]

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See also

References

  1. ^ "Religious Politics in Iraq". United States Institute of Peace. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  2. ^ a b "CIA World Fact Book". 21 April 2021. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
  3. ^ a b Michael Lipka (18 June 2014). "The Sunni-Shia divide: Where they live, what they believe and how they view each other". Pew Research Center. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
  4. ^ "Religious Politics in Iraq". United States Institute of Peace. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
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