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 jurisprudence within Sunni Islam
Key Differences Between Shia and Sunni Muslims - Learn Religions Sunni and Shia Muslims share core Islamic beliefs, but their division stems largely from political disagreements over leadership after Prophet Muhammad's death and led to differing practices and spiritual positions
Sunni | Definition, Beliefs, Practices | Britannica 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 traditionalist branch of Islam—as distinguished from the minority denomination, the Shiʿah
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 Muhammad) and the community)
Sunni Islam: Definition, Beliefs, and Practices According to the Quran . . . Sunni Islam is defined by adherence to the Sunnah (tradition) of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and the collective agreement (Ijma) of the early Muslim community Sunni Muslims believe in the legitimacy of the first four caliphs—Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, and Ali—as rightful successors to the Prophet
Sunni | Encyclopedia. com "Sunni," derived from "sunna," describes allegiance to the ways of the Prophet Within the Sunni tradition there are four schools of jurisprudence (Hanifis, Malikis, Shafis, Hanbalis) that differ in their interpretations and applications of religious law, including some minor issues related to food
An Introduction to the Beliefs and Traditions of the Sunni Muslims 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 85-90% of the Muslim population worldwide
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, practices, and history
Sunni Islam - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Sunni Islam (Arabic: أَهْلُ السُّنَّةِ) is the largest branch of Islam They are the branch of Islam that came through the Rashidun Empire, which started with Abu Bakr and ended by Ali ibn Abi Talib