Islam in Sharifistan

Islam is the state religion of Sharifistan and the religion of 91.5% of it's citizens. It is highly influential in culture, politics, society and law.

Denominations

The most common branch is Sufi Islam (followed by 60.3% of the population) with the Mevlevi order being the most popular. The most popular non-Sufi denomination of Islam is non-Sufi Maturidi Islam. Salafism is very rare, rarer than small groups such as Ahmadiyyah Muslims.

Relationship to the state

Islam is linked to the state in many ways: Maturidi Islam is used by the government in the creation of laws, the Quran is considered a valid source of law superior to royal decrees, judges often quote the Quran to justify their decisions and the Mevlevi Order of Sufi Islam (along with various mosques at home and abroad) are sponsored by the state.

Veneration of saints

A state-endorsed aspect of Sharifistani Islam, coming from Mevlevi Sufi Islam is the veneration of saints. Many Sharifistani royals and Ottoman Sultans are venerated as saints as are Sufi leaders and dead Muslim or Christian soldiers of Sharifistan by definition.