Religion in Azerbaijan
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Religion in Azerbaijan
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Islam is the majority religion in Azerbaijan, but the country is considered to be the most secular in the Muslim world. Estimates include 97.3% and 99.2% of the population identifying as Muslim. Of these, a majority belong to the Shia branch (60%-65%), while a significant minority (35%-40%) are Sunni. Traditionally, the differences between these two branches of Islam have not been sharply defined in Azerbaijan. Most Shia Muslims in the country follow the Ja'fari school of Shia Islam, while Sunni
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Azerbaijan
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2005-11-20T20:02:51Z
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2024-09-15T12:37:44Z
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