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