The state's Hindu areas voted more than Muslim regions.

Militants from various countries appear to have chosen Kashmir as a prime target in their campaign to bring the world's Muslim regions under religious rule.

To the north lies the predominantly Arab and Muslim region directly under the control of the central government.

They are a Hindu community in a predominantly Muslim region, occupying their own villages.

Shariah law exists in this overwhelmingly Muslim region, but in a relatively loose form.

The sultan could also send them as far as the Muslim regions of Iberia.

On display are exhibits from ten periods of Islamic history encompassing several Muslim regions.

Russia has negotiated treaties that provide significant regional powers over taxes and resources with other Muslim regions.

An unknown number of new troops will be needed to police the new "safe areas" the Council has declared in threatened Muslim regions.

He also pledged support for those resisting Indian rule in the mostly Muslim region.