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Religion in Libya

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A residue of pre-Islamic beliefs blended with the pure Islam of the Arabs. Hence, popular Islam became an overlay of Qur'anic ritual and principles upon the vestiges of earlier beliefs - prevalent throughout North Africa - in jinns (spirits), the evil eye, rites to ensure good fortune, and cult
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is the primary source of legislation. However, under sharia law, freedom of religion is guaranteed to Christians and Jews (including the right to govern familial matters such as divorce and inheritance) and discrimination on the basis of religion is prohibited. Religious minorities other than
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Jews had a presence in Libya at least since the time of Hellenistic rule under Ptolemy Lagos in 323 BC in Cyrene. Once home to a very large and thriving Jewish community, Libya is now completely empty of Jews due to anti-Jewish pogroms and immigration to Israel.
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During the seventh century, Muslim conquerors reached Libya, and by the eighth century most of the resistance mounted by the indigenous Berbers had ended. The urban centers soon became substantially Islamic, but widespread conversion didn't happen until later.
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made up entirely of Egyptian immigrant workers, with a population of over 60,000 people in 2016. The Coptic (Egyptian) Church is known to have several historical roots in Libya long before the Arabs advanced westward from Egypt into Libya. However, the
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The rights of religious minorities provided by Libyan law are often violated and religiously motivated violence is common. Religious minorities can face intense pressure to convert or revert to Islam, especially in areas controlled by
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Christians and Jews are not granted the same religious freedom under Libyan law. Regarding conversion from one religion to another, there is no protection of the right to do so or explicit prohibition of
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With 0.3% of its population identifying as Buddhist, Libya has the largest proportion of Buddhists of any North African country. Many Buddhists are immigrants from Asia. However, there are no Buddhist
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militant groups. Non-Muslims face heightened risk of violence (including sexual assault) in refugee detention centers and one Christian refugee reported that the guards treated refugees from
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The last Jew living in Libya, Esmeralda Meghnagi, died in February 2002. This marked the end of one of the world's oldest Jewish communities, which traced its origins to the 4th century BC.
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There are very few Hindus in Libya. They mainly traveled from India to work in Libya. Around 15-16 thousand Hindus resided till 2011. But when war broke out, many returned to India.
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congregation in Tripoli, made up mostly of African immigrant workers in Tripoli and which belongs to the Egyptian Anglican diocese. The Anglican bishop of Libya has his see in
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veneration of local saints. The educated of the cities and towns served as the primary bearers and guardians of the more austere brand of orthodox Islam.
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or proselytizing, however missionary work and conversion are effectively prohibited. Libyan law prohibits insulting Islam and the Islamic prophet
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Harris, David A. (2001), "In the Trenches: Selected Speeches and Writings of an American Jewish Activist", 1979–1999, pp. 149–150
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Thousands of Jews fled the country after Libya was granted independence and membership in the Arab League in 1951. After the
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Movement was the primary Islamic movement in Libya. This was a religious revival adapted to desert life. Its
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beginning in November 1945 lasted for almost three years, drastically reducing Libya's Jewish population.
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Looklex Encyclopedia: 1% of Libya's population density (6.1 million) adhere to the Coptic Orthodox faith
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A 2015 study estimate some 1,500 Christians from a Muslim background living in the country.
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in Libya, as they comprise over 1% of the population alone. There were an estimated 40,000
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community, made up mostly of African immigrant workers in Tripoli; it is part of the
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In the same year, the country was scored 1 out of 4 for religious freedom.
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The Great Leap-Fraud: Social Economics of Religious Terrorism (2011), p724
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In 2023, Libya was ranked as the 5th worst country to be a Christian.
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in Libya who are served by two Bishops, one in Tripoli (serving the
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Other than the vast majority of Sunni Muslims, there are also small
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had a large number as well, with 40,000 members. There is one
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Libya was until recent times the home of one of the oldest
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largest and most historical Christian denomination in Libya
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in the world, dating back to at least 300 BC. A series of
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Worshipers gather at Mawlai Muhammad Mosque, Tripoli.
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