Nation of Islam Texas, stated: The Nation of Islam resembles traditional Sunni Islam with some differences. It preaches the following of the Five Pillars of the Islamic Faith, though somewhat differently. Interpretation of the Five Pillars differs among many different Islamic schools of thought, as well as among different Islamic cultures. Other doctrines of the Nation of Islam are disputed, specifically: Due to these differences, the Nation of Islam is not recognized by many mainstream Muslims. On March 7, 1998 the Board of Ulema of the Italian Muslim Association (AMI) issued a fatwa against the Nation of Islam. The AMI issued the fatwa
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