Sunni Islam

English

(Islam) The largest branch of Islam, followed by around 1.7 billion people, whose adherents believe that Muhammad died without appointing a successor, leading to the election of Abu Bakr as the legitimate leader of the Muslim community.
Synonyms: Sunnism, Sunnitism

Coordinate term: Shi'a Islam

largest branch of Islam

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