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Why did Iran become Muslim?
The Islamization of Iran occurred as a result of the Muslim conquest of Persia in 633–654 CE. It was a long process by which Islam, though initially rejected, was gradually accepted by the majority of the population.
What is the number one religion in Iran?
Almost all Iranians as Muslim, with 90–95\% thought to associate themselves with the official state religion – Shia Islam – and about 5–10\% with the Sunni and Sufi branches of Islam. 99.8\% of Iranians identifying as Muslim.
Is Netflix blocked in Iran?
Iran is notable for its degree of government-sponsored internet censorship. The government also blocks some streaming services, including Netflix and Hulu. Sites relating to health, science, sports, news, pornography and shopping are also routinely blocked.
Is music allowed in Iran?
Some sort of music illegal in Iran, determined by marja’, is among the banned things in Iran. Muslims believe some musical sounds and instruments are harmful for the soul, particularly the musical pieces composed to accompany dance. So Iran’s official media has been forbidden to broadcast these kinds of music.
What do Iranians believe about Islam?
Those who are devout Muslims often belong to the older generation. In brief, most Iranians believe in Allah (God) and the tenets of Islam. However, the politicisation of Islam has created a backlash against religion from younger Iranian citizens in particular.
What role should Islam play in government in Iran?
A poll done by Pew Research Center asking Iranians on the role Islam should play in government showed that 85\% of Iranians say that religious figures should have influence in politics. According to the poll 83\% of Iranian Muslims say that they prefer Sharia law.
What are the different sects of Islam in Iran?
Within the Shi’a branch of Islam, there are different sects. The biggest is the Twelver Shi’a sect; however, some Iranians are also Ismaili Shi’a Muslims. Iran has a history of practising quite a modern form of Islam. Before the establishment of the Islamic Republic, Iranians had a choice as to whether they were religious or not.
What was the religion of the Persian Empire?
By the late 11th century, the majority of Persians had become Muslim, at least nominally. Iran’s population is about 82,000,000 people, and Islam is the religion of 99.4\% of Iranians. Nearly 90\% of Iranian Muslims are Shi’a and about 10\% are Sunni.