Persecution of Ahmadis Persecution of Ahmadis The Ahmadiyya sect of Islam has been subject to various forms of religious persecution and discrimination since the movement's inception in 1889. The Ahmadiyya Muslim movement emerged from the Sunni tradition of Islam and its adherents believe in all the five pillars and articles of faith required of Muslims. Ahmadis are considered non-Muslims by many mainstream Muslims since they consider Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, the founder of the movement, to be the promised Mahdi and Messiah awaited by the Muslims. The Ahmadis are active translators of the Qur'an and proselytizers for the faith. However, in a number of
Islam in Namibia in South Africa and in many Islamic states. NIHA was established in 2001 and before known as the "Namibia Halaal Slaughterers Association". It certifies food outlets in the country. Islam in Namibia Namibia is home to a small but growing Muslim community. While in 2009 insiders estimated the number of Muslims to be between 3,000 and 5,000 people, in 2011 it was estimated to be 9,000 Muslims, many of whom are Nama. Islam along with Judaism, Buddhism, and the Baha'i Faith, which make up the largest minority religions in Namibia, but combined account for less than 1% of the population