Sunni Islam
TraditionIslam (branch)
Founded632 AD
Followers1.5 billion
Script/LanguageArabic (liturgical)
About Sunni Islam
The largest branch of Islam, about 85-90% of Muslims. The name comes from Sunnah, the teachings of Muhammad. Dominant in most Muslim-majority countries. Recognizes the first four caliphs as legitimate successors. Four major schools of jurisprudence.
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