Islam in Oman

Islam is the state religion in Oman, introduced during the Prophet Muhammad's lifetime in the early 7th century. The Prophet appointed Amr ibn al-As as governor, who remained until the prophet's death in 632 CE. Amr and Sa'id ibn Aws al-Ansari delivered Muhammad's letter to the Al-Julanda brothers, the rulers of Oman, inviting them to embrace Islam. This peaceful mission marked the beginning of Islam in Oman. Today, 95% of Oman's population is Muslim, with 45% Sunni, 45% Ibadi, and 5% Shia.

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