Islam Around the World
Meet Muslim communities through their countries, their landmarks, and the famous faces that carry the faith forward — from every continent on earth.
Each country opens with a gallery of famous Muslims, then introduces its Muslim population, the rise of Islam there, its contributions to society, and documented personal journeys.
Ahmad Mazhar
Community leader
Among the figures building Brazil's growing Muslim community and mosque network.
One message · every people
Islam belongs to every nation, not one.
Most Muslims are not Arab. The largest Muslim population is in Indonesia, and fast-growing communities live across Europe, the Americas, Africa and Asia. Across every continent, native-born men and women from every walk of life freely choose Islam.
Countries, not stereotypes
Recognisable places. Diverse Muslim lives.
United States
Native-born and immigrant, Black, white, Latino, Asian and Indigenous: American Muslims come from every background and every walk of life.
United Kingdom
From Victorian converts to the UK's first Muslim mayors, a British Muslim story centuries old.
France
From the banlieues to the World Cup final, France's Muslims are part of the nation's heartbeat.
Indonesia
The largest Muslim nation on earth, proof that Islam belongs to every people, not one.
Canada
A young, fast-growing Muslim community thriving in one of the world's most welcoming nations.
Australia
From Afghan cameleers to Olympic champions, a faith at home in the Great South Land.
Brazil
Brazilian men and women from many backgrounds are building a confident, home-grown Muslim community.
Germany
From guest workers to German-born scholars, a community at the heart of modern Europe.
Turkey
Where East meets West, a Muslim nation bridging two continents for a thousand years.
Saudi Arabia
The heart of Islam, where the Kaaba stands and the call to prayer began.
Egypt
From the pharaohs to Al-Azhar, a civilisation that became a pillar of Islamic learning.
Pakistan
A nation built in the name of Islam, and home to the world's second-largest Muslim population.
India
Home to 200 million Muslims, and the Taj Mahal, Islam's most famous monument.
South Africa
Cape Malay, Indian, African, white and mixed communities: Islam belongs across the Rainbow Nation.
Malaysia
A modern Muslim-majority nation, skyscrapers, rainforests and a thriving multi-ethnic society.