Between 60 and 70 percent of Omanis are Ibadi, a denomination of Islam that is conservativly-moderate and tolerant.

Although the dominant cultural group in Oman is Arab and Ibadi/Sunni Muslim, the culture has been very tolerant of other groups. The goal of the conference was to introduce Ibadism and Ibadi Studies to the worldwide research community and, indeed, it has served as the springboard for other conferences and the founding of academic groups dedicated to Ibadism and the Sultanate of Oman.

No more than 2 percent of the population … A major constituent of its identity is formed by Ibadi Islam, to which, it is widely assumed, the majority of the population adheres.

Oman is the only Muslim nation in which Ibadi Islam is the state religion.

Sultan Qaboos is the longest-serving ruler in the Middle East. This is manifested in …

Oman's human rights record has been the subject of criticism.

Most Omanis adhere to common Islamic practices including: the prescribed five prayers per day; and strict Ramadan practice (including the forbidding of non-muslims to eat and … Oman is a Muslim country and uniquely a muslim country where Shia or Sunni islam is not dominate. Religion. Few–if any–Omanis are indigenous Christians …

Oman is an absolute monarchy. However, exact numbers are not available. Oman's official religion is Ibadi Islam. Oman is the only country in the Muslim world with an Ibadi-majority population. Urbanism, Architecture, and the Use of Space The contemporary urban character of Omani culture has strong ties to Indian Mogul architectural style. The Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said is the self-appointed leader of the country since 1970. There is an important minority of Sunni Muslims. According to The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Modern Islamic World the Ibadi make up a maximum of 40 to 45 percent of the population.
In the first part of this volume, we are guided through Ibadi history, theology, and jurisprudence while the second part opens up a broad … Rather, they believe that the Imam is the spiritual and political leader of the community. …

Ethnic, sectarian, or linguistic conflict rarely occurs in Oman although tribal disputes are not unknown. Nevertheless, in 2010 the UNDP …
Ibadi Muslims are neither Sunni nor Shia, which places Oman in a unique position to mediate disputes between the two largest Islamic sects.

The author presents his research on the Ibadis, who may be distinguished from other religious groups in Islam for their strong belief in the principle of “national unity” — a quality which in turn has prevented Ibradis …

Jordanian author and researcher Mohammed Al-Awawda explores the Sultanate of Oman, which he claims has been the most successful of the Gulf states in overcoming sectarian tension. Due to its large migrant worker population (over 1.8 million in 2015), Oman has a sizable and growing Christian community of about 120,000.

The Ibadis believe that the leadership of Islam should not be hereditary. Unlike its resource-rich neighbors, Oman has modest oil reserves, ranking at 25th globally.

Ibadism is an offshoot of the Kharijite movement that began after the death of the Prophet Mohammed in 632 A.D., predating both the Sunni and Shia denominations.