The word “colonial” appeared 2 times in this article's opening at its peak in 2010. Today the opening carries none. 7 remain further down the article, where a reader arriving from a search result does not go.
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Islam is the majority religion of The Gambia , with around 90% of the population being Muslims. However, some popular religious practices diverge from mainstream Islam, with a system of marabout societies being very common.1There is a growing Shi'ite following in the country.2Gambia became a Muslim state largely because of the efforts of 19th-century Muslim proselytizers and the peaceful period during British colonization.3The Muslim sense of tolerance in Gambia is largely the work of present leadership, which has decided to build on the colonial legacy of religious pluralism. Minorities within Islam include the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community , which adheres to the teachings of Mirza Ghulam Ahmad , who they believe is the promised Messiah as prophesied by Muhammad . http://abna.ir/data.asp?lang=3&id=1723364
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A mosque in the Gambia Islam is the majority religion of the Gambia , with around 95.3% of the population being Muslims.Other religious societies are made up of Catholics , Protestants , and Traditional African religion .Islam in the Gambia is characterized by its coexistence with other religions.The majority of its Muslims are Sunni belonging to Maliki school of jurisprudence , influenced with Sufism .The Ahmadiyya movement is also present.However, some popular religious and tribal practices diverge from mainstream Islam, with a system of marabout societies being very common.Gambia's Muslim population grew largely because of the efforts of 19th-century Muslim proselytizers and the peaceful period during British colonization.
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A mosque in the Gambia Islam is the major religion in the Gambia , representing 95% of the 2 million population, with the first Muslim communities in the country arriving in 11th century.Islam has therefore had an influence on the Gambia throughout history, and continues to impact its culture, society and politics.The majority of the Gambia's Muslims are Sunni belonging to the Maliki school of jurisprudence , influenced with Sufism .There is a smaller Shiite community, largely stemming form Lebanese and Arab migration. The Ahmadiyya movement is also present. Other religious societies exist in the country, including Catholics , Protestants , Hindus and Traditional African religion .US Department of State Archive .September 14, 2007. : CS1 maint: url-status ( link ) "Shia Presence in Gambia".Islam, youth, and modernity in the Gambia : the Tablighi Jamaʻat .
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Religion in the Gambia A mosque in the Gambia Islam is the major religion in the Gambia , representing 96% of the 2 million population, with the first Muslim communities in the country arriving in 11th century. Islam has therefore had an influence on the Gambia throughout history, and continues to impact its culture, society and politics. The majority of The Gambia's Muslims are Sunni belonging to the Maliki school of jurisprudence , influenced with Sufism . There is a smaller Shiite community, largely stemming form Lebanese and Arab migration. The Ahmadiyya movement is also present. Other religious societies exist in the country, including Catholics , Protestants , Hindus and Traditional African religions . US Department of State Archive . Islam, youth, and modernity in the Gambia : the Tablighi Jamaʻat . OCLC 867631246 . : CS1 maint: location missing publisher ( link ) The Gambia Bureau of Statistics (GBOS) and ICF International. 2014.
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The opening as it stood in 2025
A mosque in the Gambia Islam is the major religion in the Gambia , representing 97% of the 2 million population, with the first Muslim communities in the country arriving in 11th century. Islam has therefore had an influence on the Gambia throughout history, and continues to impact its culture, society and politics. The majority of The Gambia's Muslims are Sunni belonging to the Maliki school of jurisprudence , influenced with Sufism . There is a smaller Shiite community, largely stemming from Lebanese and Arab migration. The Ahmadiyya movement is also present. Other religious societies exist in the country, including Catholics , Protestants , Hindus and Traditional African religions . US Department of State Archive . Islam, youth, and modernity in the Gambia : the Tablighi Jamaʻat . OCLC 867631246 . : CS1 maint: location missing publisher ( link ) The Gambia Bureau of Statistics (GBOS) and ICF International. 2014.
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“colonial” appeared 2 times in this article's opening at its peak. Today the opening has none; the body has 7. Read the current article and compare.
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majority religion of the gambia
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major religion in the gambia
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Early history473 characters
British Occupation517 characters
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