Islam

Islam

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 is the majority religion in Qatar

Qatar

Qatar , also known as the State of Qatar or locally Dawlat Qaṭar, is a sovereign Arab state, located in the Middle East, occupying the small Qatar Peninsula on the northeasterly coast of the much larger Arabian Peninsula. Its sole land border is with Saudi Arabia to the south, with the rest of its...

. According to the 2004 census, 77.5% of the population are Muslim, 8.5% are Christian and 14% are "Other".

Islam

There are more Sunnites than Shiites in Qatar. Approximately all citizens of the country are Muslims. Qatar has a Ministry of Islamic Affairs

Ministry of Islamic Affairs

Ministry of Islamic Affairs can refer to:* Ministry of Islamic Affairs * Ministry of Islamic Affairs...

. Islam is the state religion

State religion

A state religion is a religious body or creed officially endorsed by the state...

. Islamic instruction is compulsory for Muslims in state-sponsored schools.

Christianity

The Vatican estimates the Catholic minority at 11% of the population of the country. Most of the Catholics are Philippine immigrants. Orthodox churches are among the churches that have been recognised.

See also

• Freedom of religion in Qatar
  Freedom of religion in Qatar
  In Qatar, the Constitution, as well as certain laws, provide for freedom of association, public assembly, and worship in accordance with the requirements of public order and morality. Notwithstanding this, the law prohibits proselytizing by non-Muslims and places some restrictions on public...
  
  
• Roman Catholicism in Qatar
  Roman Catholicism in Qatar
  The Roman Catholic Church in Qatar is part of the worldwide Roman Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope and curia in Rome. There are very few Catholics in Qatar, most of which are expatriate workers. Qatar forms part of the Apostolic Vicariate of Northern Arabia. The local...
  
  
• Protestantism in Qatar
  Protestantism in Qatar
  Protestants comprise less than 1% of the population of Qatar.There is some limitation of the religious liberty of Christians.The constitution provides for religious liberty.Proselytizing by non-Muslims is prohibited by law....