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The opening as it read in October 6, 2023

Shias in Africa is composed of several communities: Persecuted Shia adherents in northern Nigeria , particularly the African Shia Islamic Movement called Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) headed by Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky in Zaria , Kaduna State . Shia Islam in Senegal is practiced by native Senegalese and also the Lebanese community in Senegal . One of their primary leaders was Lebanese Sheikh Abdul-Mun'am Az-zain, who primarily served the Lebanese community. The Sheikh built Shi'a schools and mosques and also provided scholarships to Senegalese students. 1% of Senegalese people practice Shi'a Islam. Major Shia organizations in Senegal include the Mozdahir International Institute, headed by Senegalese Shi'i religious leader Cherif Mohamed Aly Aidara . Highly persecuted low-profile Shia Muslims in Egypt . According to two studies by the Pew Research Center around 10% of Muslims in Tanzania are Shia. Ismaili communities, most of which were established by immigrants from South Asia . These populations are found in: East Africa , particularly Tanganyika , Kenya , Uganda , Malagasy , and Zanzibar . Such groups include the Khoja , who are primarily Ismaili Central Africa , Burundi , Rwanda , and Zaire South Africa Leichtman, Mara A. Interview on book with ISLAMiCommentary, a Public Scholarship Forum Managed by the Duke Islamic Studies Center . Pew Forum on Religious & Public life.¹

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The opening as it stood in 2010

The population of Shi'a in Africa is composed of several, primarily heterodox, communities: Syncretic Shia adherents in northern Nigeria. (See: Shia in Nigeria ) Ismaili communities, most of which were established by immigrants from South Asia. These populations are found in: East Africa, particularly Zanzibar South Africa

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The opening as it stood in 2015

The population of Shi'a in Africa is composed of several, primarily heterodox, communities: Shia adherents in northern Nigeria . Shia Islam in Senegal , brought by the Lebanese Sheikh Abdul-Mun'am Az-zain. The Sheikh built Shi'a schools and mosques and helped send Senegalese to Iran or Lebanon to study the religion. 7% of Senegalese people practice Shi'a Islam, most of whom are Twelvers. Highly persecuted low profile Shia Muslims in Egypt . Ismaili communities, most of which were established by immigrants from South Asia . These populations are found in: East Africa , particularly Tanganyika , Kenya , Uganda , Malagasy , and Zanzibar . Such groups include the Khoja , who are primarily Ismaili Central Africa , Burundi , Rwanda , and Zaire South Africa Ahmed Ateyya (April 18, 2013).

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The opening as it stood in 2020

The population of Shias in Africa is composed of several communities: Persecuted Shia adherents in northern Nigeria , particularly the African Shia Islamic Movement headed by Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky in Zaria , Kaduna State . Shia Islam in Senegal is practiced by native Senegalese and also the Lebanese community in Senegal . One of their primary leaders was Lebanese Sheikh Abdul-Mun'am Az-zain, who primarily served the Lebanese community. The Sheikh built Shi'a schools and mosques and also provided scholarships to Senegalese students. 7% of Senegalese people practice Shi'a Islam. Major Shia organizations in Senegal include the Mozdahir International Institute, headed by Senegalese Shi'i religious leader Cherif Mohamed Aly Aidara . Highly persecuted low-profile Shia Muslims in Egypt . According to two studies by the Pew Research Center around 20% of Muslims in Chad and Tanzania are Shia Muslims. Ismaili communities, most of which were established by immigrants from South Asia . These populations are found in: East Africa , particularly Tanganyika , Kenya , Uganda , Malagasy , and Zanzibar . Such groups include the Khoja , who are primarily Ismaili Central Africa , Burundi , Rwanda , and Zaire South Africa Leichtman, Mara A. Interview on book with ISLAMiCommentary, a Public Scholarship Forum Managed by the Duke Islamic Studies Center . Pew Forum on Religious & Public life.

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Religion in Africa Shia Islam in Africa is the continent's second most widely professed sect of Islam behind Sunni Islam .

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