Islam: Sunnis and Shiites
Description:
The majority of the world’s Muslim population follows the Sunni branch of Islam,
and approximately 10-15% of all Muslims follow the Shiite (Shi‘ite, Shi‘a, Shia)
branch. This report includes a historical background of the Sunni-Shiite split
and the differences in religious beliefs and practices between and within each Islamic
sect as well as their similarities.
Date:
February 23, 2004
Creator:
Armanios, Febe
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department