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Ahmed Toufiq (born 22 June 1943) is a Moroccan historian and novelist who has been serving as Minister for Islamic Affairs in the government of Morocco since 2002. Biography [ edit ]
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 "practice their religious affairs". [1] The constitution also specifically recognizes the Jewish community in Morocco as an integral component of Moroccan society. [4]
The neighborhood is a cultural and religious center for Casablanca and for Morocco, as it hosts the Moroccan Ministry of Islamic Affairs as well as bookstores of important Moroccan and Arabic publishing houses. [1] The many traditional and historic buildings also make the Hubous a popular tourist destination. [1]
Islam reached Morocco in 680 CE, taken to the country by the Arab Umayyad dynasty of Damascus. The first Islamic dynasty to rule Morocco were the Idrissids. Article 6 of the Moroccan constitution states that Islam is official religion of the state. [9] The King of Morocco claims his legitimacy as a descendant of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.
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The Cabinet of Morocco is the chief executive body of the Kingdom of Morocco.. The Cabinet is composed of some 24 ministers including 5 "Minister Delegates". It is headed by the Head of the Government since August 2011), who is appointed by the King of Morocco from the party that achieved a plurality in the parliamentary elections.
Da'wat al-Ḥaqq (Arabic: دعوة الحق) is a monthly Islamic cultural magazine published by the Moroccan Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs []. [1] [2] [3] It was first published in 1957, under King Muhammad V the year after independence.
Islam is the largest religion in Morocco, with more than 99% of the population adhering to it. The largest subset of Muslims in Morocco are Maliki Sunni; other numerous groups include practitioners of Zahirism and non-denominational Muslims. Islam is the nation's state religion. Blasphemy against Islam is a punishable offense. [1]