Sunni (Prayercast)

the people of the tradition - the orthodox Muslim majority

• In the early decades of Muslim history, a fierce power struggle grew between a number of clans and tribes, resulting in the two major branches of Islam: Sunni and Shia. The Shia proudly trace their Imams back to Ali, the cousin and son-in-law of Muhammad. The beginning of the split between Sunni and Shia occurred in 661 AD, when Ali was killed by a rival faction.

For more information go to Sunni on the Prayercast website.
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