About: Shia Islam in Africa

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The population of Shias in Africa is composed of several communities: * Persecuted Shia adherents in northern Nigeria, particularly the African Shia Islamic Movement headed by Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky in Zaria, Kaduna State. * Shia Islam in Senegal is practiced by native Senegalese and also the Lebanese community in Senegal. One of their primary leaders was Lebanese Sheikh Abdul-Mun'am Az-zain, who primarily served the Lebanese community. The Sheikh built Shi'a schools and mosques and also provided scholarships to Senegalese students. 1% of Senegalese people practice Shi'a Islam. Major Shia organizations in Senegal include the Mozdahir International Institute, headed by Senegalese Shi'i religious leader Cherif Mohamed Aly Aidara. * Highly persecuted low-profile Shia Muslims in Egypt. *

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  • L’islam chiite en Afrique (ou shî'isme) constitue l'une des deux principales branches de l’islam en Afrique, l'autre étant le sunnisme. (fr)
  • The population of Shias in Africa is composed of several communities: * Persecuted Shia adherents in northern Nigeria, particularly the African Shia Islamic Movement headed by Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky in Zaria, Kaduna State. * Shia Islam in Senegal is practiced by native Senegalese and also the Lebanese community in Senegal. One of their primary leaders was Lebanese Sheikh Abdul-Mun'am Az-zain, who primarily served the Lebanese community. The Sheikh built Shi'a schools and mosques and also provided scholarships to Senegalese students. 1% of Senegalese people practice Shi'a Islam. Major Shia organizations in Senegal include the Mozdahir International Institute, headed by Senegalese Shi'i religious leader Cherif Mohamed Aly Aidara. * Highly persecuted low-profile Shia Muslims in Egypt. * According to two studies by the Pew Research Center around 10% of Muslims Tanzania are Shia. * Ismaili communities, most of which were established by immigrants from South Asia. These populations are found in: * East Africa, particularly Tanganyika, Kenya, Uganda, Malagasy, and Zanzibar. Such groups include the Khoja, who are primarily Ismaili * Central Africa, Burundi, Rwanda, and Zaire * South Africa (en)
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  • L’islam chiite en Afrique (ou shî'isme) constitue l'une des deux principales branches de l’islam en Afrique, l'autre étant le sunnisme. (fr)
  • The population of Shias in Africa is composed of several communities: * Persecuted Shia adherents in northern Nigeria, particularly the African Shia Islamic Movement headed by Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky in Zaria, Kaduna State. * Shia Islam in Senegal is practiced by native Senegalese and also the Lebanese community in Senegal. One of their primary leaders was Lebanese Sheikh Abdul-Mun'am Az-zain, who primarily served the Lebanese community. The Sheikh built Shi'a schools and mosques and also provided scholarships to Senegalese students. 1% of Senegalese people practice Shi'a Islam. Major Shia organizations in Senegal include the Mozdahir International Institute, headed by Senegalese Shi'i religious leader Cherif Mohamed Aly Aidara. * Highly persecuted low-profile Shia Muslims in Egypt. * (en)
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  • Shia Islam in Africa (en)
  • Chiisme en Afrique (fr)
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