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What is the dominant religion in Morocco?
According to the Moroccan constitution, Islam is the religion of the state, and the state guarantees freedom of thought, expression, and assembly.
What religion was Morocco before Islam?
Christianity
Christianity, the second largest religion, has been in Morocco from the time before the arrival of Islam. There are few Jews in the country, most of them having relocated from Israel. A small number of Moroccans practice the Baha’i faith. In recent years the number of the non-religious has been increasing in Morocco.
What branch of Islam is Morocco?
Almost all Moroccans follow Islam and a large majority are Sunni Muslims, belonging to the Maliki school of Islamic jurisprudence. Other minority religions include Christianity, Judaism and Bahaism.
How many Muslims does Morocco have?
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| STAT | AMOUNT | RANK |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim population | 32.38 million | 10th out of 177 |
| Religions | Muslim 98.7\%, Christian 1.1\%, Jewish 0.2\% | |
| All | Muslim 98.7\%, Christian 1.1\%, Jewish 0.2\% | |
| Muslim | 98.7\% | 4th out of 99 |
How did Islam get to Morocco?
Islam was first brought to Morocco in 680 by an Arab invasion under the Uqba ibn Nafi, who was a general serving under the Umayyads of Damascus. It was later under Almohad rule (1121-1269) that smaller Muslim sects were persecuted and orthodox Sunni Islam became prevalent across the country.
What role does Islam play Morocco?
Article 6 of the Moroccan constitution states that Islam is official religion of the state. The King of Morocco claims his legitimacy as a descendant of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. The Maliki Sunnite branch of Islam is dominant, while a small minority belong to Zahirism or the Shiite branch.
Who controlled Morocco?
French protectorate in Morocco
| French Protectorate of Morocco Protectorat français au Maroc الحماية الفرنسية في المغرب | |
|---|---|
| • 1912–1925 (first) | Hubert Lyautey |
| • 1955–1956 (last) | André Louis Dubois |
| Historical era | World War I to Cold War |
| • Treaty of Fez | 30 March 1912 |
Does Morocco have religious freedom?
Legal framework. The constitution of Morocco establishes that Islam is the state religion of Morocco, and also grants freedom of thought, expression, assembly, and the right for everyone to “conduct their religious affairs”.
When did Morocco enter Islam?
7th century
Islam arrived in Morocco in the late 7th century, gaining a stronger foothold under the rule of Idris ibn Abdillah (745-791), a great-grandson of Hassan ibn Ali (624-670) who was himself a great-grandson of the Prophet Mohammed.