Within Sunni Islam, hierarchy is generally less formalized compared to other religious traditions. Authority is derived from scholarship and consensus rather than a centralized leadership, with religious scholars (ulama) playing a crucial role in interpreting Islamic teachings. Leadership can vary by community, with local imams leading prayer and providing guidance, while larger bodies like the Council of Scholars or other institutions may influence broader religious understanding. However, there is no single authoritative figure comparable to a pope in Catholicism, allowing for a diversity of opinions and practices among Sunni Muslims.
Most of them were Sunni Hanafis.
the Muslims in morocco are sunni
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Sunni Muslims within the Safavid Empire were forced to become Shia Muslims.
There are more Sunni Muslims than Shiite Muslims. Shiite Muslims represent about 15% of the global Islamic community whereas Sunni Muslims represent 85%. The numbers of the other sects are negligible.
Most Palestinians are Sunni Muslims with a minority of Christians.
Bravelis are also Sunni Muslims. Brely and Deoband are two Islamic Institutions and two schools of thought representing Sunni Muslims.
The Ottomans were Sunni Muslims.
About 9.7 percent of Sunni and Shiya muslims are in Srilanka.
Sunni Muslims Shia Muslims
In India, Sunni Muslims are often referred to as "Sunni" itself, but they may also be identified by the term "Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jama'ah," which means "People of the Tradition and the Community." Within the broader Muslim community, they are sometimes colloquially referred to as "Sunnis" or "Sunni Muslims." The term encompasses the majority of Muslims in India, who follow the traditions of Prophet Muhammad as recorded in the Hadiths.
80-85% Sunni Muslims10% Shi'ite Muslims5-10% Other Muslimsthe figures may vary a bit. but these are pretty close to actual figures