According to the 1981 census, the Muslims constitute an overwhelming majority (99.6%) of the population. The remaining population includes Christians, Ahmadis, Hindus, Parsis, Sikhs, Buddhist, and others. In Musakhel, sectarian violence is minimal as most of the people belong to the Sunni sect of Islam and believe in the Hanfi interpretation of Shariah. Generally, the people practise 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.

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