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Sunni Islam (/ ˈ s uː n i, ˈ s ʊ n i /) is the largest branch of Islam, followed by 85–90% of the world's Muslims, and simultaneously the largest religious denomination in the world. Its name comes from the word Sunnah, referring to the tradition of Muhammad.
- Shia–Sunni relations
In recent years, Sunni–Shia relations, commonly termed the...
- Islamic schools and branches
In addition, there are several differences within Sunnī and...
- Islam
The two main Islamic branches are Sunni Islam (85–90%) and...
- Holiest Sites in Sunni Islam
Both Sunni Muslims and Shia Muslims agree on the three...
- Shia–Sunni relations
Sunni Islam (Arabic: أهل السنة) is the largest branch of Islam. They are the branch of Islam that came through the Rashidun Empire, which started with Abu Bakr and ended by Ali ibn Abi Talib. Sunni beliefs are based on the Quran and the Kutub al-Sittah. Sunnis make up around 90% of the world's Muslim population.
4 days ago · Sunni, member of one of the two major branches of Islam, the branch that consists of the majority of that religion’s adherents. Sunni Muslims regard their denomination as the mainstream and traditionalist branch of Islam—as distinguished from the minority denomination, the Shiʿah.
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