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How many branches of belief does Islam have?
Where can I learn about the two branches of belief of Islam? What websites, forums or blogs discuss the two branches of belief of Islam?
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Hello mrtwitter,
There are two major branches in Islam namely the Sunni and Shia. There is another smaller third branch called the Khawarji. More information about these branches can be got by looking at this image of the branches the smaller sects and related faiths that exist under these three major groups in Islam.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Islam_tree.jpg
If you want information on how these two branches of Islam coexist then check this link on Wikipedia, it is a good place to get basic information:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamic_schools_and_branches
If you want a comparison of beliefs between Sunnis and Shiites then check this link out. It has a several interesting facts about both these major branches of Islam: http://www.religionfacts.com/islam/comparison_charts/islamic_sects.htm
If you are looking for a comprehensive comparison between Sunnis, Shiites and Sufis then check this link which has a detailed one list of differences: http://staff.jccc.net/jbacon/readings/world_religions/Sunni-Shia.htm
Another important website which answers questions that the general public have about Sunnis and Shiites is: http://www.islam-qa.com.
There are two major branches in Islam namely the Sunni and Shia. There is another smaller third branch called the Khawarji. More information about these branches can be got by looking at this image of the branches the smaller sects and related faiths that exist under these three major groups in Islam.
If you want information on how these two branches of Islam coexist then check this link on Wikipedia, it is a good place to get basic information:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamic_schools_and_branches
If you want a comparison of beliefs between Sunnis and Shiites then check this link out. It has a several interesting facts about both these major branches of Islam: http://www.religionfacts.com/islam/comparison_charts/islamic_sects.htm
If you are looking for a comprehensive comparison between Sunnis, Shiites and Sufis then check this link which has a detailed one list of differences: http://staff.jccc.net/jbacon/readings/world_religions/Sunni-Shia.htm
Another important website which answers questions that the general public have about Sunnis and Shiites is: http://www.islam-qa.com.
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