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==Number of Muslims== ==Number of Muslims==
In 1999, a Namibian Muslim leader estimated that there were approximately 1,500 Muslims in the country. In 2009, leaders estimated that there were between 3,000 and 5,000 Namibian Muslims.<ref name=IPS/> <ref name=IOL></ref> Muslims in Namibia are almost exclusively ].<ref name=report/> The total number of Muslims in the country is in dispute; estimations range from less than 1%<ref name=report/> to 3%.<ref></ref>


==Growth of Namibia's Muslim community== ==Growth of Namibia's Muslim community==

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Islam is the third largest religion in Namibia after Christianity and indigenous beliefs.

Number of Muslims

Muslims in Namibia are almost exclusively Sunni. The total number of Muslims in the country is in dispute; estimations range from less than 1% to 3%.

Growth of Namibia's Muslim community

Most of Namibia's Muslim community are members of the Namaqua ethnic group. It is believed that this is mostly as a result of the efforts of a prominent politician among the Nama, Jacobs Salmaan Dhameer, who converted to Islam in 1980. The first mosque in the country, called the Soweto Islamic Centre, was established 1986 and is located in Katutura. As of May 2009, there were twelve mosques in the country, six of which were in Windhoek. Twenty-four Namibians are currently studying in Saudi Arabia while others have been sent for long term Islamic training in institutions in South Africa. The Namibia Islamic Judicial Council is based on Ondobe, Ohangwena Region. NIHA (Namibia Islamic Halaal Association) is Namibia's oldest and most well known Halaal Certifying body. Recognised by Halaal Certification body in South Africa and in many other Islamic states. NIHA established in 2001 and before known as the Namibia Halaal Slaughterers Association. NIHA is under the leadership of Faroek Nazier the founder of the organisation. NIHA certifies majority of Food outlets and is highly trusted for its quality assurance to the Halaal consumer.

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  4. Finding Sanctuary in Islam Inter Press Service News Agency, 12 May 2009
  5. ijcnam.org
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