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Although the majority of the Nigerian Muslim population is Sunni, there is a small Shia minority, particularly in the northern states of Kano and Sokoto. [1] [2] [3] However, there are no actual statistics that reflect a Shia population in Nigeria, [4] and a figure of even 5% of the total Nigerian Muslim population is thought to be too high “because of the routine conflation of Shi’a with ...
A significant Shia minority also exists (see Shia in Nigeria). There are also Ahmadiyya and Mahdiyya minorities. [ 8 ] In terms of Nigeria's major ethnic groups' religious affiliations, the Hausa ethnic group in the north is almost entirely Muslim, [ 9 ] and the Yoruba are religiously diverse, with most following either Christianity or Islam ...
This is a list of flags used by Shia Muslims. Shia Muslim flags usually include the color green in them, which is a symbol of Islam , and also a symbol of purity, fertility and peace. Common colors in Shia Muslims flags are red, white and green; common symbols include the Lion and Sun , the Zulfiqar and the Shahada .
The "African Shia Islamic Movement" is a Nigeria-based organization. Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky is the leader of the movement. [1] It was founded in the 1980s, after Zakzaky traveled to Iran and was inspired by the 1979 Iranian Revolution. [2] In 2014, a procession of Shias celebrating Quds Day attempted to pass a military checkpoint.
Nigerian Islamic religious leaders (3 C, 3 P) Q. Nigerian Quranist Muslims (3 P) R. Royalty of Borno (1 C, 16 P) S. Nigerian Shia Muslims (1 C, 3 P) Nigerian Sufis (1 ...
The national symbols of Nigeria represent the country's identity, heritage, and values, reflecting its cultural diversity and historical journey. These symbols include the national flag , coat of arms, anthem, and pledge, as well as the national flower, animal, currency, and other national emblems. [ 1 ]
Pages in category "Nigerian Shia Muslims" The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B. Kabir Bello; Q.
Muslims in Nigeria are predominantly Sunnis of the Maliki school of thought. However, there is a significant Shia minority, primarily in Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Osun, Kwara, Yobe and Sokoto states (see Shia in Nigeria). In particular, A 2008 Pew Forum survey on religious diversity identified 5% of Nigerian Muslims as Shia. [5]