The great majority of the world’s more than 1.5 billion Muslims are Sunnis – estimates suggest the figure is somewhere between 85% and 90%. In the Middle East, Sunnis make up 90% or more of the populations of Egypt, Jordan and Saudi Arabia. Sunnis regard themselves as the orthodox branch of Islam.
The name “Sunni” is derived from the phrase “Ahl al-Sunnah”, or “People of the Tradition”. The tradition in this case refers to practices based on what the Prophet Muhammad said, did, agreed to or condemned.
Collection: Images, Texts
Project: 10. Churches and religions in Europe.
Chronology: Death of Muhammad until today
Scope: Secondary Education, Higher Education
Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-16047709
Resource type: Image
Format: Images|Texts
Source: BBC
Language: English
Date: 7st century - today
Owner: Filippo Galletti (Modernalia)
Copyright: BBC
Abstract: Map Showing the estimated distribution of Sunni Muslims in Middle East
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