Pakistan has reached a historic milestone, becoming the country with the largest Muslim population in the world. This development reflects the nation’s long-standing Islamic heritage and its prominent role within the global Muslim community.
Pakistan leading the Islamic World!
According to recent data from the World Population Review, Pakistan now boasts a Muslim population exceeding 240.8 million, representing nearly 98.2% of its citizens. This surpasses Indonesia, which previously held the top position, with its Muslim population currently at 236 million.
Despite this shift, Indonesia’s Religious Affairs Minister, Yaqut Cholil Qoumas, emphasized that the focus should be on the “quality” of Muslim practice, not simply on numbers. He expressed confidence that this transition will not negatively impact Indonesia, particularly regarding the Hajj pilgrimage quota.
Meanwhile, the Ministry’s Director General of Islamic Community Guidance, Kamaruddin Amin, highlighted projections suggesting Islam might become the world’s dominant religion in the coming years. Amin suggests that Islam’s growing attractiveness stems from its increasingly significant role in people’s lives across various regions.
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This demographic shift has positioned Pakistan at the forefront of the Muslim world, and the nation now shoulders the responsibility of representing the immense diversity and vibrancy of Islamic culture on a global stage.
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