Religion in the United Arab Emirates

Religion in the United Arab Emirates (2022 estimate)[1]

  Islam (Official) (76%)
  Hinduism (6%)
  Christianity (9%)
  Others (including Buddhism and Baha'i faith) (8%)

Islam is the majority and official religion in the United Arab Emirates, professed by approximately 76% of the population.[1]The Al Nahyan and Al Maktoum ruling families adhere to Sunni Islam of Maliki school of jurisprudence. Many followers Hanbali school of Sunni Islam are found in Sharjah, Umm al-Quwain, Ras al-Khaimah and Ajman.[2] Their followers include the Al Qasimi ruling family. Other religions represented in the country including Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, Zoroastrians, Druze, Baha'i, Judaism, and Sikhism are practiced by non-nationals.[3]

  1. ^ a b "United Arab Emirates". cia.gov. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
  2. ^ Barry Rubin (2010), Guide to Islamist Movements, Volume 2, ME Sharpe, ISBN 978-0765617477, p. 310
  3. ^ Cite error: The named reference US2022 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).

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