Where do most Muslims live in South Africa?

After apartheid Most of the non-South African Muslims are urban dwellers and thus live in or near Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, East London, Kimberley, Pretoria or Johannesburg.

Is Islam growing in South Africa?

Islam is growing in South African communities, offering a haven from social vices, an ethic of charity for the needy, and social reform.

Is there Mosque in South Africa?

Nizamiye Masjid (Arabic: مسجد النظامية), often called the Nizamiye Mosque, is a mosque situated in the city of Midrand, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa.

What is the fastest growing religion in South Africa?

According to a study by the Pew Research Center, Islam is growing faster than any other religion.

What language do Muslims speak in South Africa?

Cape Muslim Afrikaans, the Afrikaans used by the Muslim community of the Western Cape, but especially in the Bo-Kaap, is relatively well known.

How many Muslims are in SA?

Muslims make up about 3% of South Africa’s population of nearly 60 million. Muslims have lived in South Africa for hundreds of years and have several mosques and heritage sites across the country. The largest Muslim population in South Africa is located in the Western Cape region.

What is the largest religion in South Africa?

Christianity is the dominant religion in South Africa, with almost 80% of the population in 2001 professing to be Christian. No single denomination predominates, with mainstream Protestant churches, Pentecostal churches, African initiated churches, and the Catholic Church all having significant numbers of adherents.

Which province in South Africa has the most Muslims?

The largest Muslim population in South Africa is located in the Western Cape region.

How did Islam get to Africa?

According to Arab oral tradition, Islam first came to Africa with Muslim refugees fleeing persecution in the Arab peninsula. This was followed by a military invasion, some seven years after the death of the prophet Mohammed in 639, under the command of the Muslim Arab General, Amr ibn al-Asi.