Islam (branch)

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Sunni Islam

Islam (branch)1.5 billion

The largest branch of Islam, about 85-90% of Muslims. The name comes from Sunnah, the teachings of M...

Shia Islam

Islam (branch)200 million

The second largest branch of Islam. Believes Ali should have succeeded Muhammad. Iran is the largest...

Ibadi Islam

Islam (branch)Several million

A distinct branch of Islam separate from Sunni and Shia, which emerged in Basra in the decades after...

Ismailism

Islam (branch)Millions

A branch of Shia Islam that separated over the succession to the imam Jafar al-Sadiq. Ismailis found...

Zaydism

Islam (branch)Millions

A branch of Shia Islam named after Zayd ibn Ali, a great grandson of Ali. Zaydis are often considere...