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  1. Sunni Islam - Wikipedia

    The term Sunni means those who observe the sunna, the practices of Muhammad. The Quran, together with hadith (especially the Six Books) and ijma (scholarly consensus), form the basis of all traditional …

  2. Sunni | Definition, Beliefs, & Practices | Britannica

    Jan 11, 2026 · 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 …

  3. Sunni Islam: Definition, Beliefs, and Practices According to ...

    Apr 1, 2025 · Sunni Islam is the largest branch of Islam, followed by the majority of Muslims worldwide. The term "Sunni" is derived from "Ahl al-Sunnah wa'l-Jama'ah," which means "the people of the …

  4. Understanding Sunni Islam: A Comprehensive Guide - Religion24

    Sunni Islam is the largest branch of Islam, followed by the majority of Muslims worldwide. In this article, we delve into the key aspects of Sunni Islam, providing a comprehensive understanding of its beliefs, …

  5. What Is Sunni Islam: A Comprehensive Guide - Of One Tree

    Feb 1, 2024 · Sunni Muslims, also known as Ahlus Sunnah wal Jama’ah, believe in selecting leaders through the consensus of the community, or the rulership of the most capable individual.

  6. Sunni Islam - New World Encyclopedia

    Sunni Muslims are the larger of the two main branches of Islam. Sunni Islam is also referred to as Sunnism or as Ahl as-Sunnah wa’l-Jamā‘h (Arabic: أهل السنة والجماعة) (people of the example (of …

  7. An Introduction to the Beliefs and Traditions of the Sunni ...

    Jan 17, 2023 · The word “Sunni” comes from the word “Sunnah,” which refers to the teachings and actions of the prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Sunnis make up the largest branch of Islam, comprising 85 …

  8. Sunni Islam - ReligionFacts

    With 940 million adherents out of about 1.1 billion Muslims, Sunni Islam is the largest Islamic sect. (Shia Muslims make up about 10% of all Muslims worldwide.)

  9. Sunni Islam Origins, Sunni Islam History, Sunni Islam Beliefs

    Sunni Islam, one of the two major branches of Islam (along with Shi'a Islam), constitutes roughly 80 percent of the Muslim population in the world.

  10. Sunni | Encyclopedia.com

    May 11, 2018 · Sunni one of the two main branches of Islam, commonly described as orthodox, and differing from Shia in its understanding of the Sunna and in its acceptance of the first three caliphs.