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The largest Shiite communities are in Iran, Azerbaijan, southern Iraq, Bahrain, and northern Yemen. The Sunni communities are spread throughout the Middle East, North Africa, Southeast Europe, South Asia, and Indonesia. There are, of course, minorities of Sunni and Shiite Muslims throughout the world.
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∙ 9y agoLocated in different countries even in USA. but Shia Muslims are centered in Qum, Iran. and Sunni Muslims are different branches. the Wahhabi Sunni Muslims are centered in Najd, Saudi Arabia and non-Wahhabi Sunni Muslims are centered in al-Azhar university of Egypt.
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Do Sunnis outnumber Shiites in Iraq?
No, Shiites outnumber Sunnis in Iraq. However, Sunnis over the world outnumber Shiites. World statistics is that Sunnis Muslim world percentage is 85% of total world Muslims. While Shiites are less than 15%. Refer to question below for more information.
The Shiites or Sunnis which has bigger population?
The Sunnis are of bigger population. Of world Muslims, 85% are Sunnis.
Are the Sunni or Shiite Iranians?
not all of them. some of Iranians are shiites and some of them are sunnis. besides some of sunis are not Iranians and some of the shiites are not iranian. However, the overwhelming majority of Iranians are Shiites.
How many different groups are there within Islam?
there are 2 main groups shiites and sunnis then there are branches within each
Are the shiites and sunnis enemies?
No, they are not enemies. They differ on some of the beliefs but that does not mean they hate each other. They stand together mostly!
Are there more Sunni's or Shiites in the world percentage?
the Sunnis are the majority and the shiites are the minority.therefore the numbers of Sunnis are more than shiites populations.
Do Sunnis outnumber Shiites in Iraq?
No, Shiites outnumber Sunnis in Iraq. However, Sunnis over the world outnumber Shiites. World statistics is that Sunnis Muslim world percentage is 85% of total world Muslims. While Shiites are less than 15%. Refer to question below for more information.
Is Hezbollah Sunni?
No They are not Sunnis. They are Shiites.
The Shiites or Sunnis which has bigger population?
The Sunnis are of bigger population. Of world Muslims, 85% are Sunnis.
What date did sunnis and shiites split?
661AD
What were Islams major splits?
Shiites and Sunnis. However, they are not splits as for example in Chritianity different denominations. Sunnis and Shiites differe in minor Islam details. Refer to question below.
What is one of two branches of moslems?
Sunnis and Shiites
Who will be right Sunnis or Shiites?
Both Shiites and Sunnis are right Muslims. They differ in minor issues that are not relevant to the basic Islam rules and instructions. Refer to related question below.
Are Shiites Sunnis or Muslims?
Shiites and Sunni are two main schools in Islam religion. Shiites are Muslims as Sunnis are Muslims too.Shiites and Sunnis are both Muslims and have different views in some minor and side issues.They are not different as the Catholics and orthodox for example.Both Shiites and Sunnis recite the same Qur'an, believe in same prophet, practice same ritual worships, and go to same places for hajj (or pilgrimage).Refer to related question below.
Two major branches of Islamic religion?
Shiites and Sunnis
What is the ratio of shiites to sunnis?
The global Muslim population is approximately 85-90% Sunni and 10-15% Shia. The exact ratio may vary by region.
Are Nigerian Muslims sunnis or shiites?
Both The majority of the Nigerians are the Sunni Muslims, yet a small minority is Shiites.
