2007-11-23 11:19:10 · 19 answers · asked by Jonathan y 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Islam has been the dominant religion in Persian (Iran) since about 700 AD.
Shiah Islam is the most common form of Islam in Iran.
There are also Sunnis (the majority sect of Islam) Sufis (a mystical branch of Islam), Zoroastrians (an ancient religion that began in Persia before Christianity), Christians, Jews and Baha'is.
The Baha'i Faith began in Iran in the 1800s; Iranian Baha'is are subject to persecution and many leave Iran if they are able to.
2007-11-23 11:38:47 · answer #1 · answered by majnun99 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Persian is an ethnicity.
Muslims practice a faith.
Some Persians are Muslims, but not all Muslims are Persians.
The same is true with Arabs.
2007-11-23 11:22:25 · answer #2 · answered by Ryan H 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Majority in Persia are Shia Muslims. And they are less than 20% of world Muslim population. The difference between Shai and Sunni is not of religion. It is more of politics. They believe Ali being the husband of Mohammad's daughter should have been the successor of Prophet Mohammad. But majority members of Advisory Counsel of Prophet elected the senior companions of Prophet and best men in case of first three successors. After the death of 3rd sunccessor Othman people elected Ali. For last 1400 years Shias are still mad at all Sunnis for that. They cut off from Sunnis and have their separate Mosques every where. But well educated Shias some times pray in the mosques of Shias also.
2007-11-23 11:52:07 · answer #3 · answered by majeed3245 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Persians are native to the Middle East. Many of them are Muslim. Some are not.
2007-11-23 11:22:25 · answer #4 · answered by Eiliat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Persian" describes an ethnic group, whereas "muslim" describes a religion.
You're question is a lot like asking, "are Americans Christians?:"
Generalizations, while somewhat useful in a few circumstances, can get you in a lot of trouble most of the time.
2007-11-23 11:33:03 · answer #5 · answered by Privratnik 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, a large majority of Persians are Muslims, but there are also Jews,Christians,Zoroastarians, and Bahai.
2007-11-23 11:23:14 · answer #6 · answered by Naruto #1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most are, yes.
Via the Taliban? ROFLMAO! The Taliban was created by the CIA!
They are Shia muslims who hate the Taliban and Iranian soldiers helped the U.S. fight the Taliban in Afghanistan.
Schneb, study up a bit son. You are way behind in the facts department.
2007-11-23 11:21:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most follow some form of Islamic belief or another. Some are Zoroastrians, some are Christian and there are a few that even follow the older pre-Islamic beliefs and deities.
2007-11-23 18:04:20 · answer #8 · answered by kveldulf_gondlir 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a friend of mine whose persian said that thats the countries religion..but its really is up to them..he says he is only muslim by name but doesnt follow islam..same goes for mosty of them
2007-11-23 11:24:18 · answer #9 · answered by Candie-eyes 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The original Persians were NOT Muslim. The people were coerced into Islam via the Taliban.
2007-11-23 11:22:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋