Islam in Namibia

The Namibian Muslim community is diverse, with followers from various ethnicities and nationalities, including Indians, Pakistanis, Arabs, and Africans and is largely concentrated in urban areas.

Islam in Namibia is practiced in a relatively liberal manner, with the majority of Muslims following the Hanafi school of thought.

There has been an increase in interest in Islam among Namibians of non-Muslim backgrounds, with some converts citing the religion's emphasis on social justice and its prohibition of alcohol as attractive features.

[2] The history of Islam in Namibia dates back to the late 19th century, when a small community of Indian traders and merchants settled in the port city of Luderitz.

[3] Islam has a small but growing presence in Namibia, with an estimated 70,000 Muslims in the country,[4] many of whom are Nama.