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What is the major religion of the Arab world?
Sunni Islam is the most common religion in the Arab World, but every Arab chooses his own "dominant" religion or non-religion to believe in.
The dominant religion in southwest Asia and north Africa is Islam?
Yes. Islam accounts for over 80% of the population in Southwest Asia and North Africa.
What religion predated Islam in the Arab and Persian world?
Before the start of Islam, the dominant religion in the Arabian peninsula was paganism, although there were significant minorities of Christians and Jews. The dominant religion in Palestine, Syria, Turkey and North Africa was Christianity. There was a small minority of Jews. The dominant religion in the Persian Empire, consisting mainly of Iran and Iraq, was Zoroastrianism, although there were significant minorities of Christians and Jews.
Why is Albania predominantly Muslim?
Albania is predominantly Muslim due to its history of Ottoman rule, which lasted for over 400 years. During this time, Islam became the dominant religion in the region, and it has continued to be a significant part of Albanian culture and identity.
Why didn't Islam spread throughout Europe?
Christianity was dominant and Islamic armies were defeated at the Battle of Tours in 732 C.E. and the Siege of Vienna in 1529 C.E., preventing the expansion of Islam through Europe prior to the 20th century.
