Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Other Sub-Saharan African
Language: English - (eng)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni
Country: South Africa
Also found in: Canada; United States
Population: 381,000
Global Population: 465,500
Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The South African Muslims of South Africa, numbering 381,000, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Other Sub-Saharan African people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 465,500 in 3 countries. Their primary language is English. The primary religion practiced by the South African Muslims is Sunni Islam, the largest branch of Islam. Sunni Muslims follow the teachings of the Qur'an and consider the first four caliphs to be the rightful successors of Muhammad.
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