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- Full name: Ahlus Sunnah wal-Jamaa'h
- About 80% of world's Muslims
- Four schools of Sunni law: Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi'i and Hanbali
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Sunni Islam is the most widely followed denomination of Islam. Sunni constitutes roughly 85% of the Muslim world population. Countries with the largest Sunni population are Indonesia, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Egypt.
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Sunni/Shia Split
The Shia/Sunni split occurred in the decades immediately following the death of the Prophet Muhammad in 632 A.D. Sunni regard Ali ibn Abu Talib or Ali as the fourth and last of the "rightly guided caliphs", or successors to Muhammad as leader of the Muslims. Shias, on the other hand, feel that the Caliphate should pass down only to direct descendants of Mohammed. They often refer to themselves as "ahl al bayt" or "people of the house".Sunni Population
The exact percentage of the world's Muslim population that adheres to the various the majority Sunni groups is indeterminate. There is no official Sunni–Shia breakdown available for many countries. The CIA World Factbook gives a Sunni–Shia breakdown only for countries where Shia are a significant minority.
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Sunni Islam on Amazon
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The Heirs of Muhammad Islam's First Century and the Origins of the Sunni-Shia Split - $15.95
The Prophet Muhammad brought his vision of the word of God to the Arabs, and within a generation of his death, his followers--as vivid a cast of heroic individuals as history has k...Amazon
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The Natural Republic - Reclaiming Islam from Within - $2.95
Shortly after the end of the revelation of the Quran and the death of the Prophet Mohammed, Muslims splintered into various sects, with each group claiming that they were the only ...Amazon
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Constructive Critics, Hadith Literature, and the Articulation of Sunni Islam: The Legacy of the Generation of Ibn Sad, Ibn Man, and Ibn Hanbal (Islamic History and Civilization) - $149.00
Demonstrating the central role of third/ninth century hadîth scholars in the articulation of Sunnî Islam, this book bases its findings largely upon the analysis of multiple ...Amazon
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Islam in Urban America: Sunni Muslims in Chicago - $23.95
In recent years world events have trained a harsh spotlight on the Muslim religion and its adherents. The misunderstanding and bias against Muslims in the United States not only...Amazon
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Charlie Rose with Ron Insana & Kurt Eichenwald; John Lahr, Alan Bennett & Nicholas Hytner (May 9, 2006) - $24.95
First, guest host Ron Insana talks with New York Times writer Kurt Eichenwald about the latest developments in the Enron trial. Then, John Lahr of The New Yorker talks to playwrigh...Amazon
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Sunni Islam Questions
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where can i buy islamic clothing online? 2 AnswersHere are a few websites: http://www.shukronline.com/ The link above seems to have the best selection and looks like a large reputable site. Here are a fe... read more -
What is Vihara? 2 Answersvihara is a sankrit or pali word for manastry ( buddist ) wikipedia says"a secluded space in which to walk" though primarily it meant for those nomadic buddist... read more -
What is the role of women in Islam ? 1 AnswerI am a muslim but I don't think all the rules of islam is right...... Islam says that they gives full independence of women but I think "Hijab" is a jail around... read more
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Did Snoop Dogg convert to Islam? 3 AnswersYes. He made the announcement during the Saviour's Day event in Chicago, which took place across February 27 and 28. read more
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Sunni Islam Doctrines and Practices
- Country Studies: Tenets of Sunni Islam
Sunni Islam Key People
- Muhammad - The Founder of Islam
- Wikipedia: Muhammad
- Abu Bakr - For Sunnis, Muhammad's rightful successor
- Wikipedia: Abu Bakr Abu Bakr
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On Twitter Powered by Twitter
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#fridayreads: After the Prophet by Lesley Hazleton: origins of Islam's Shia/Sunni split explained via Prophet Muhammed's death & family.
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Khamenei decides to publish an old Ghadir (Sunni/Shia split point) description in English now. Curiuos timing: http://bit.ly/5eByeU #Islam
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The Bus Explosion: Syria Cannot Speak for Extreme Sunni Islam Anymore Than Iran Does http://is.gd/5ceCw
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We have seen the spread of Wahabi [extremist Sunni Islam]- Fr. D’Ambra-founder of inter-faith initiative http://j.mp/6L3Tio #Mindanao#jihad
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