Abrahamic monotheistic religion

Muslims and Christians in Ghana have historically maintained amicable relations. The Muslim Representative Council plays a pivotal role in addressing religious, social, and economic issues affecting Muslims through negotiation. Additionally, the National Hajj Council oversees the organization of pilgrimages to Mecca for those who can afford the journey. The highest authority on Muslim affairs in Ghana is the National Chief Imam.

Islam's introduction to Ghana can be attributed to traders from the Sahel regions of West Africa, particularly the commercial activities of Mande and Hausa-speaking traders. The religion spread through various pathways, including trade routes and colonial military recruitment, eventually penetrating southern Ghana. The mass migration of immigrants following historical events further contributed to the dissemination of Islam across the country.

The Muslim population is predominantly concentrated in northern Ghana, and Zongo communities are dispersed throughout the nation. Zongo communities, primarily comprising immigrants from Sahelian areas, adopt the Hausa language as a lingua franca. Discrepancies in census data and independent organizations' protests highlight challenges in accurately representing the Muslim population, influencing government resource allocation.