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Sunni (Sunnism) is the largest branch of Islam it is known as Orthodox Islam.

Shia (Shiaism) is the second largest denomination of Islam, Ismāīlism is a branch of Shia Islam, it is a sect of Shiaism, as are the mainstream Twelvers. The Aga Khan is the hereditary title of the Imam of the largest branch of the Ismā'īlī followers.

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