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Are Kashmiris Shia?
The religion – Islam, came to the region with the influx of Muslim Sufis preachers from Central Asia and Persia, beginning in the early 14th century. Kashmiri Muslims are natives to the Kashmir Valley. The majority of Kashmiri Muslims are Sunni Muslims and Shias account for 5 to 10 percent of Muslim Population.
Who is more in India Shia or Sunni?
The majority of Indian Muslims (over 85\%) belong to the Sunni branch of Islam while a substantial minority (over 13\%) belong to the Shia branch. There are also tiny minorities of Ahmadiyya and Quranists across the country. Many Indian Muslim communities, both Sunni and Shia, are also considered to be Sufis.
Where are Shia in India?
Pakistan is said to have a Shia population of at least 16 million, like India. Vali Nasr claims the Shia population to be as high as 30 million….Demography.
Country | India |
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Percentage | 10\% |
Country | Nepal |
Percentage | < 1\% |
Did Aurangzeb killed Shia?
The spiritual leader of Bohra Shias, Sayyid Qutb-ud-din, along with his 700 followers were massacred on the orders of Aurangzeb.
Are Pathans Shia or Sunni?
The overwhelming majority of Pathan is Sunni Muslim of the Hanafi legal school. Some groups, notably in the Kurram and Orakzai agencies of Pakistan, practice Shia Islam. A number of supernatural figures reside among the Pathan.
Who is the Real Kashmir struggle?
There is no doubt that the Kashmir struggle is dominated by the Muslim population, a majority of whom are Sunni. But Shia have always played some kind of role in Kashmir’s struggles.
Why do Shias and Ahmadis live in groups outside India?
The Shias and Ahmadis outside India means of pak are living in very bad condition. They are treated as slave or people not of their country or religion. In pak they are dying everyday. Bomb blast are made in shia masjid. Ahmadis live in group so to protect each other.
What do you know about the history of Shia Muslims in Kashmir?
I am kashmiri Shia i know much about my community. To be be honest shias of kashmiri have brutal history. There have been 14 times loots that we call TAHRAAJS. Our elders were killed women along with children were buried alive these shrines are still present in srinagar.
What is Ashoura and why do Kashmiris celebrate it?
For decades, Shia in Kashmir have been commemorating Ashoura, the day that marks the death of Prophet Muhammad’s grandson Imam Hussein and his companions in Karbala, with processions.