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The Sunni branch has historically been more dominant in terms of numbers and political power in Islamic history compared to the Shi'a branch. However, the Shi'a have played significant roles in various periods and regions, such as during the Fatimid and Safavid dynasties, and continue to have influence in countries like Iran and Iraq.
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What group broke away from the Islamic empire?
Shia
What groups broke away from the The Islamic empire?
Shia
What form of Islam is dominant in Iran?
Shia Islam.
You will find mostly what Islamic sect in Iran?
Shia Islam. near 90% are Shia Muslim. Iran is the largest Shia Islam country in world. Iran is the center and axis of Shia Islam.
Which Islamic country is almost entirely Shia?
Iran is an Islamic country with the wide majority of it population are Shiite Muslims.
What is an adherent of a branch of Islamic faith part of shia commumnity?
Ismaili
What are the two major sects of the Islamic religion?
Sunni Islam and Shia Islam
Was Ayatollah Khomeini a Shiite?
Yes, he was. he was the founder of Islamic revolution in Iran. he was the leader of shia muslims. now Ayatollah Khamenei is leading the shia muslims.
What is the dominant religion in Somalia?
Most of the people in Mogadishu are Muslims. Of these the majority are Sunni with some Shia and Sufi . The Shaf'i school of Islamic jurisprudence is well represented.
Who are important islamic leaders?
in Shia Islam Imam Khomeini and today Imam Khamenei
Which religious group is the largest in Iraq?
Shia
Is Isis Sunni or Sheite?
ISIS, or the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, is predominantly a Sunni extremist group. It emerged from the Sunni insurgency in Iraq and has consistently targeted Shia Muslims, whom they view as heretics. Their ideology is rooted in a radical interpretation of Sunni Islam, and they reject the legitimacy of Shia practices and beliefs.
