Islam in Zimbabwe
The topic of Islam in Zimbabwe has been the subject of interest and debate for a long time. Over the years, it has acquired increasing importance in different areas, from politics to science, including culture and society in general. In this article, we aim to explore the various facets of Islam in Zimbabwe and its impact on everyday life. From its origins to its current implications, we will analyze in detail how Islam in Zimbabwe has shaped our world and continues to be the subject of study and interest. This comprehensive analysis will allow us to better understand the importance of Islam in Zimbabwe and its relevance in 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)
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
- Religion in Zimbabwe
- Ismail ibn Musa Menk, the Grand Mufti of Zimbabwe
References
- ^ "Zimbabwe". U.S. Department of State. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
An estimated 1 percent of the total population is Muslim.
- ^ The World Factbook
- ^ 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
- ^ "Zimbabwe". U.S. Department of State. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
- ^ Hove, Musavengana. "Muslims court Varemba community". The Herald. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
Further reading
- Shaibu, Asali (8 December 2018). "How Islam came to Zimbabwe". The Sunday News. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
- CHAGONDA, ALFRED (23 April 1983). "Islam takes hold in Zimbabwe". Muslim Population. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
- Mandivenga, E.C. (1983). Islam in Zimbabwe. Harare, Zimbabwe: Mambo Press. ISBN 0869222457.
External links
- Reporter Interactive at Archive.org: Zimbabwean Christians and Muslims
- New York Times: the ban of Calls to Prayer in Zimbabwe
- US State department: religion in Zimbabwe
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