Islam is the dominant religion in Jakarta, with around 85% of the population identifying as Sunni Muslims. This number is significantly higher than the national average of around 87% Sunni Muslims, indicating the importance of Islam in the daily life of Jakarta residents.
The Sunni Islamic tradition is the largest of the Islamic schools of thought, with around 1.2 billion followers worldwide. Sunnis believe that the first four caliphs following the death of the Prophet Muhammad were rightful successors, and …