Islamic Sects & Groups: Divisions and Disagreements Among Muslims
Islam is not an entirely unified religion, presenting a single, monolithic face to the world. Islam does not have as many sects and divisions as does Christianity, but there are a few and it is worth knowing something about them. The two biggest are the Sunnis and the Shi'ites, with the Sunnis being the largest of all and representing the vast majority of Muslims.
Wahhabism and Wahhabi Muslims
Origins of Islamic Extremism - Wahhabism is a strict sect that developed in Saudi Arabia. Learn more about its history, its founder Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab, and it’s influence today in Islam and among Muslims.
Origins of Islamic Extremism - Wahhabism is a strict sect that developed in Saudi Arabia. Learn more about its history, its founder Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab, and it’s influence today in Islam and among Muslims.
Islamic Groups and Muslims: Ismaili Islam
Ismaili Islam: In the eighth century, a dispute arose over who should lead the Shia community after the death of the Sixth Imam, Jaafar ibn Muhammad (also known as Jaafar al Sadiq). Those who followed the teaching of Musa al Kazim became the main body of Shi'ites, while those who followed the teachings of Musa's brother, Ismail, were called Ismailis.
Ismaili Islam: In the eighth century, a dispute arose over who should lead the Shia community after the death of the Sixth Imam, Jaafar ibn Muhammad (also known as Jaafar al Sadiq). Those who followed the teaching of Musa al Kazim became the main body of Shi'ites, while those who followed the teachings of Musa's brother, Ismail, were called Ismailis.
Index of Islamic Sects & Groups
Islam is not an entirely unified religion, presenting a single, monolithic face to the world. Islam does not have as many sects and divisions as does Christianity, but there are a few and it is worth knowing something about them. The two biggest are the Sunnis and the Shi'ites, with the Sunnis being the largest of all and representing the vast majority of Muslims.
Islam is not an entirely unified religion, presenting a single, monolithic face to the world. Islam does not have as many sects and divisions as does Christianity, but there are a few and it is worth knowing something about them. The two biggest are the Sunnis and the Shi'ites, with the Sunnis being the largest of all and representing the vast majority of Muslims.