Religion in Mali is predominantly Islam with an estimated 98 percent of the population being Muslim,[2] with the remaining 2 percent of Malians adhering to traditional African religions such as the Dogon religion, or Christianity.[3] Atheism and agnosticism are believed to be rare among Malians, most of whom practice their religion daily, although some are Deist.[4]
Muslims are mostly Sunni belonging to Maliki school of jurisprudence influenced with Sufism. Ahmadiyya and Shia minorities are also present.[5]