Religion in Niger State
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Religion in Niger State
is mainly Islam
and Christianity
. The Sharia
is valid for areas with a mainly Muslim population. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Minna and the Apostolic Vicariate of Kontagora
have their seat in the state. Darul Islam (Nigeria)
is present in the state.
Niger State
Niger State is a state in the western part of Nigeria and the largest state in the country. The state capital is Minna, and other major cities are Bida, Kontagora, and Suleja. It was formed in 1976 when the then North-Western State was bifurcated into Niger State and Sokoto State.The state is named...
is mainly Islam
Islam
Islam . The most common are and . : Arabic pronunciation varies regionally. The first vowel ranges from ~~. The second vowel ranges from ~~~...
and Christianity
Christianity
Christianity is a monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus as presented in canonical gospels and other New Testament writings...
. The Sharia
Sharia
Sharia law, is the moral code and religious law of Islam. Sharia is derived from two primary sources of Islamic law: the precepts set forth in the Quran, and the example set by the Islamic prophet Muhammad in the Sunnah. Fiqh jurisprudence interprets and extends the application of sharia to...
is valid for areas with a mainly Muslim population. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Minna and the Apostolic Vicariate of Kontagora
Apostolic Vicariate of Kontagora
The Apostolic Vicariate of Kontagora is a Roman Catholic apostolic Vicariate located in the city of Kontagora in Nigeria.-History:* December 15, 1995: Established as the Apostolic Prefecture of Kontagora from the Diocese of Ilorin, Diocese of Minna and Diocese of Sokoto* May 21, 2002: Promoted as...
have their seat in the state. Darul Islam (Nigeria)
Darul Islam (Nigeria)
Darul Islam is an Islamic organisation in Nigeria, which maintains a compound outside the town of Mokwa, Niger State, where 3,000-4,000 adherents live. The group is headed by Amrul Bashir Abdullahi. The term Darul Islam refers to both the group and the community itself.The compound was raided by...
is present in the state.