Islam in Zambia: A Minority Faith in a Predominantly Christian Nation

Zambia is officially a Christian nation, with Christianity practiced by the vast majority of the population. However, Islam has a established presence as the country's second-largest religion, representing approximately 1% of Zambians. The Muslim community is primarily concentrated in urban areas and along major transportation corridors, with historical roots dating back to Arab traders and later South Asian immigrants. While small in percentage terms, Zambia's Muslim population maintains active mosques, Islamic schools, and community organizations, contributing to the country's religious diversity within a constitutional framework that guarantees freedom of worship.