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Shia's and Sunnis are the two main Islamic sects, comprising of at least 99% of total Muslims worldwide (around 80% sunni, 19% Shia) Sufis have a really small minority at 0.5-1%
Sufism really isn't a sect its a spiritual way in which to gain closeness to ALLAH Subhana Wa Ta'ala
And only ALLAH knows best
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What are the two major sects of Islam and why did they develop?
There may be more than 70 sects among the Muslims. However, the basic belief of all the sects are the same. There may be difference in interpretation.
Are there any sects of Islam that permit dating?
None No Islamic sect permit dating as all Islamic sects comply with Quran rules and teachings.
What versions of Islam exists?
There is only one version of Islam . If you means sects , than there are many sects but basic two are Sunni and Shia .
What are the distinguishing features of each of the major Islamic sects?
Sunni:Follows the Sunnah and Teachings of Islam Shia: Does New Ideas that Sunni Muslims believe are not in Islam Sufi: they also bring new ideas in Islam that are Not Allowed in Sunni Islam
Is there more then one kind of muslim?
In the true sense of Islam there are no kinds of Muslims. Islam is a heavenly religion. All the Muslims have the same basic beliefs. They may differ in the interpretation of certain petty matters. So, there are certain sects in Islam as there are many sects in Judaism and Christianity.
What is another name for a major division of a religion particularly of that of Islam?
Sects of Islam
What are the two major sects of the Islamic religion?
Sunni Islam and Shia Islam
Can snail be eaten according to Islamic law?
Yes. Snail is permissible in all sects and schools of Islam.
What are the two branches of the Islam?
it is more accurate in religious sciences if we apply sect instead of branches.therefore we have to say in Islam religion we have two sects,shiite as minority and Sunni as majority.Sunni and shiism are two main sects of islam religion.
What religions are practiced in Islam?
Islam is a religion. It has several sects and schools, but it is one religion.
When did the Islam sects begin?
In the 7th century A.D.
What are the two predominant sects of Islam?
The Sunnies and the Shias.
