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What percentage of Muslims live in the Arab world?
Which country has the world's largest single Muslim community?
How long after Muhammad's death did Islam spread across the world, occupying more territory than the Roman Empire?
Which region has the highest percentage of Muslims?
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What was a key event in Muhammad's life that involved a move from Mecca to another city?
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Study Notes
Global Muslim Population
- Approximately 1.2 billion Muslims, making up about one-fifth of the global population.
- Significant growth attributed to natural increase rather than missionary efforts.
Geographic Distribution
- Only 18% of Muslims reside in the Arab world.
- 20% of Muslims live in Sub-Saharan Africa.
- 30% are found in the South Asian region, primarily in Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh.
- Indonesia is home to the largest single Muslim community in the world.
Largest Muslim Populations
- Top nine countries with the highest Muslim populations include:
- Indonesia
- Pakistan
- Bangladesh
- India
- Turkey
- Iran
- Egypt
- Nigeria
Life of Muhammad
- Muhammad began attracting followers, primarily young individuals of modest social standing.
- His teachings angered polytheists in Mecca, prompting his migration to Medina known as the hijra.
- After a decade in Medina, he successfully invaded Mecca.
- Muhammad personally led battles to defend the nascent Islamic faith.
- He died suddenly on June 8, 632, at the age of around 60 years.
Expansion of Islam
- Within a century of Muhammad's death, Islam expanded significantly, achieving territorial gains greater than those of the Roman Empire.
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Explore the demographics and distribution of Muslims around the world. This quiz covers key statistics about Muslim populations in various regions and highlights the largest communities. Test your knowledge about where Muslims live and the growth trends of this religious group.
