- "Sunni Islam is the largest branch of Islam, followed by 85–90% of the world's Muslims."
The two main branches of Islam that differ in their interpretation of Islamic teachings and the succession of leadership after the death of the Prophet Muhammad.
History of Islam: Covers the origins of Islam and its spread across the Arabian Peninsula and beyond.
The Quran: The holy scripture of Islam that Muslims believe contains the word of Allah as revealed to the Prophet Muhammad.
The Hadith: The second most important source of Islamic law and tradition, which consists of reported sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad.
Five Pillars of Islam: The essential practices of Islam, including the declaration of faith, prayer, charity, fasting during Ramadan, and pilgrimage to Mecca.
Sunni-Shia Split: The historical and ideological differences between the two main sects of Islam, Sunni and Shia.
Caliphate and Succession: The importance of Islamic leadership after the death of Prophet Muhammad, which led to the establishment of the caliphate and succession of leaders.
Islamic Law (Shariah): The legal code based on the Quran and the Hadith that is used to govern the actions of Muslims and their societies.
Jihad and Martyrdom: The concepts of struggle and sacrifice in Islam, which have been used for political, social, and religious purposes.
Women in Islam: The role and status of women in Islam, including their rights and restrictions.
Sufism: The mystical and contemplative dimension of Islam, which emphasizes personal spiritual development and devotion to God.
Modern Islam: The contemporary challenges facing Islam in terms of globalization, secularism, and religious extremism.
Islamic Art and Architecture: The distinctive visual culture of Islam, which is characterized by intricate calligraphy and geometric designs.
Islamic Culture and Civilization: The rich history and contributions of Islamic civilizations, including literature, science, and philosophy.
Contemporary issues in Sunni and Shia Islam: Discussions and debates among Sunni and Shia Muslims on current matters such as politics, social justice, human rights and more.
Political Islam: A broader term that encompasses different movements that seek to utilize Islamic principles to shape political and societal affairs, including Sunni and Shia Islam.
- "Its name comes from the word Sunnah, referring to the tradition of Muhammad."
- "The differences between Sunni and Shia Muslims arose from a disagreement over the succession to Muhammad."
- "Subsequently, these differences acquired broader political significance, as well as theological and juridical dimensions."
- "According to Sunni traditions, Muhammad left no successor and the participants of the Saqifah event appointed Abu Bakr as the next-in-line... This contrasts with the Shia view, which holds that Muhammad appointed his son-in-law and cousin Ali ibn Abi Talib as his successor."
- "The adherents of Sunni Islam are referred to in Arabic as ahl as-sunnah wa l-jamāʻah ('the people of the Sunnah and the community') or ahl as-Sunnah for short."
- "In English, its doctrines and practices are sometimes called Sunnism, while adherents are known as Sunni Muslims, Sunnis, Sunnites and Ahlus Sunnah."
- "The Quran, together with hadith (especially those collected in Kutub al-Sittah) and binding juristic consensus, form the basis of all traditional jurisprudence within Sunni Islam."
- "Sharia rulings are derived from these basic sources, in conjunction with analogical reasoning, consideration of public welfare and juristic discretion."
- "In matters of creed, the Sunni tradition upholds the six pillars of imān (faith)."
- "The Sunni tradition comprises the Ash'ari and Maturidi schools of Kalam (theology)."
- "It [Sunni Islam] comprises... the textualist school known as traditionalist theology."
- "Sunni Islam is sometimes referred to as 'orthodox Islam'."
- "Some scholars view this translation as inappropriate."
- "Sharia rulings are derived from these basic sources, in conjunction with... analogical reasoning."
- "Using the principles of jurisprudence developed by the traditional legal schools."
- "The Quran, together with hadith (especially those collected in Kutub al-Sittah)... form the basis of all traditional jurisprudence within Sunni Islam."
- "The Quran, together with hadith... form the basis of all traditional jurisprudence within Sunni Islam."
- "Sharia rulings are derived... consideration of public welfare and juristic discretion."
- "The differences between Sunni and Shia Muslims arose... theological and juridical dimensions."