According to the 1981 census, the Muslims constitute the majority of the population in Killa Saifullah district while the remaining population includes Christians, Ahmadis, Hindus, Parsis, Sikhs, Buddhists and others. In Killa Saifullah, sectarian violence is minimal as most of the people belong to the Sunni sect of Islam and believe in the Hanfi interpretation of the Shariah. Generally, the people have a religious attitude and practice Islam according to its fundamental principles. Inheritance is divided according to the Islamic principles and daughters are given their property rights accordingly. All Islamic festive days are celebrated with zeal and fervour.