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Islam in Asia Islam began in Asia in the 7th century during the lifetime of its last prophet, Muhammad. A number of adherents of Islam have lived in Asia

Islam is currently the largest religion in Asia (25%) followed by Hinduism The total number of Muslims in Asia in 2010 was about 1.1 billion (25% of the total population). Asia is home to the largest Muslim population, with the Middle East (West/Southwest Asia), Central Asia, South Asia and Southeast Asia being particularly important regions. 62% of the world's Muslims live in Asia, with Indonesia

, Pakistan, India and Bangladesh having the four largest Muslim populations in the world. The spread of Islam outside of the Arabian peninsula and into other parts of the continent can be linked to the extensive trade routes connecting the Middle East to China.

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