Religion

Much of the conflict that has raged across Sudan in recent decades has been fueled by religious differences. The Christian population (some 10% of Sudan) is located in the south, is generally sympathetic to the SPLA, and is opposed to the imposition of Sharia Law by the Muslim dominated north. Some 75% of Sudan is Muslim and the central government, as well as the intellectual elite, is dominated by Muslims. Sudan's indigenous religions still thrive throughout all of Sudan.

Learn about a meeting which was held to discuss the role of religion, nationalism and intolerance as sources of conflict in Sudan's civil war.

Find out about the various indigenous religions practiced in Sudan.

When was Christianity brought to Sudan, and where has it taken hold?

Discover more about the role of Christian Churches in Sudan.

"God was testing the man. He was testing the man, to see if he could appreciate what he had been given, if he could take pleasure in the bounty before him, rather than trade it for the unknown." (p. 63)

Trace the journey of Sudanese Sister Josephine Bakhita from slave to saint.

Sudanese Muslims are Sunnis. This site explains some of the basic tenets and practice of their faith.

Learn about the particular character of Islam in Sudan.