Demystifying which countries have Sunnis and Shiites

List of Muslims in the world.

Country/Region Muslim Population Denominational Distribution.

Indonesia.

100 million Sunnis Wahhabi 4%.

Pakistan 100 million Sunni Shia 8% Wahhabi 3% Bangladesh. 100 million Sunnis, Shiites, 6% Wahhabis.

India has 100 million Sunnis, Shiites 4% and Wahhabis 3%.

Nigeria 100 million Sunni 97% Shia and Wahhabi 3%, Iran 100 million Sunni 9% Shia 91%.

Turkey 100 million Sunni 91% Shia 9%.

Egypt 100 million Sunni 82%, Shia 6%, Wahhabi 12%, Morocco. 100 million Sunni 94% Wahhabi 5%.

Algeria.

100 million Sunni 81% Wahhabi 18%.

Iraq. Billion Sunni 45% Shia 53% Wahhabi 2% China Billion Sunni 91% Shia 2% Wahhabi 7% Syria. Billion Sunnis 81% Shia 19%.

Saudi. 100 million Sunni 44%, Shia 13%, Wahhabi 43% Kuwait. 3 million Sunni 46% Shia 30% Wahhabi 24% Bahrain 720,000 Sunni 20% Shia 75% Wahhabi 5% Qatar.

800,000 Sunnis, 35%, Shiites, 16%, Wahhabis, 49%, UAE. 410,000 Sunni 92% Shia 4% Wahhabi 4% Oman 210,000 Sunni 8% Shia 2% Ibadist 90% Afghanistan Billion Sunni 72% Shia 10% Wahhabi 18% Kazakhstan.

100 million Sunnis 96% Shia 4%.

Tajikistan 6.9 million Sunni 92% Shia 8% Kyrgyzstan 4.9 million Sunni 94% Shia 6% Uzbekistan 100 million Sunni 99% Shia 1% Malaysia. 100 million Sunni 99% Wahhabi 1%.

Lebanon. 2.2 million Sunni 40% Shia 57% Druze 3% Other South Asian countries 100 million Sunni 94% Shia and Wahhabi 6% American countries 9 million Sunni 95% Shia 5% Russian 100 million Sunni 100%.

France 4.5 million Sunni 90% Shia 10% other European countries 100 million Sunni 96% Shia 4% Ethiopia.

100% Sunni

Senegal 100 million Sunni 100 percent

Tanzania 8.2 million Sunni 100%.

Tunisia 100% Sunni

Somalia billion Sunni 100%.

Mali billion Sunni 100%.

Sudan billion Sunni 100%.

Libya 6.3 million Sunni 96% Shia 4% Cameroon 3.8 million Sunni 100%.

Chad 5.1 million Sunni 100%.

Niger 100% Sunni 100%.

Gambia 1.48 million Sunni 100%.

Côte d'Ivoire 8 million Sunni 100%.

Other African countries have 100 million Sunni 98% Wahhabi 2%.

Azerbaijan is also predominantly Shia.

1. Sunnis and Shiites are the two main sects of Islam. Both Sunni and Shia are transliterated from Arabic, with the former meaning "way" and referring to the acceptance of the norms and norms of conduct established by the four caliphs of Abu Bakr, 'Umar, Uthman and Ali after Muhammad; The latter means "follower" and specifically refers to the followers of Ali, the fourth largest caliph.

2. On the question of leadership in Islamic society, Sunnis recognize the legitimacy of the four caliphs and later the Umayyad dynasty, the Abbasid dynasty, and the caliphate of the Ottoman Turkish Empire; The Shiites, on the other hand, believe that only Ali is the legitimate heir of Muhammad and that Islamic society should be led by Ali and his descendants, who are revered as imams.

3. In terms of doctrine, Shiites regard faith in Imam as one of their basic tenets, while Sunnis do not recognize it. Due to disagreements over the number and selection of the Immam, the Shiites were divided into different tribes. Among them, the mainstream is the 12 Imam, in addition to the non-mainstream schools such as the Ismaili and Zaid.

4. Historically, Shiites have formed a hierarchy of religious scholars that includes the Great Ayatollahs, Ayatollahs, and Khojath Islam, which is not found in Sunnis. Shiites stipulate that adherents must follow a religious scholar, which gives high-ranking religious scholars enormous social influence.

5. At present, Sunnis account for about 90 of the world's total Muslims, and Shiites account for about 10. Shiite countries with large populations include Iran, Iraq, Bahrain and Azerbaijan, with a number also in Lebanon, Yemen, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Syria, Afghanistan, India and Pakistan.

1. The difference between Sunnis and Shiites in political opinions:

The Sunnis recognized the four caliphs as their legitimate successors, and as a result, they have been widely supported by successive caliphates, calling themselves orthodox. Most Muslims in the world are Sunnis. The most notable claim of the Shiites is that they recognize the legitimacy of Ali as a caliph alone, and there are some rituals that honor Ali, so the Shiites are also called "Ali factions".

2. The difference between Sunni and Shia in the principles of Shari'a:

In terms of jurisprudence, all branches of the Shiites recognize the Qur'an and the Hadith as legislative principles, and generally do not recognize "public deliberation", believing that public deliberation is not necessarily correct and that the judgment of the Imam is the most reliable legislative basis. Sunnis have always attached importance to the practice of Muhammad's words and deeds and legislating accordingly.

2. Differences in the principles of the Shari'ah.

Shia: In terms of the principles of jurisprudence, all branches of the Shiites recognize the Qur'an and the Hadith as legislative principles, and do not recognize "public opinion", which they believe is not necessarily correct and that the judgment of the Imam is the most reliable legislative basis. In terms of specific legislation, this faction advocates that the zakat tax rate for agricultural products should be one-fifth instead of one-tenth.

Temporary marriages are permitted.

Sunnis: Maintain the ruling order of the caliphate, and the jurists are the spokesmen of the caliphate; With their faithful implementation of the principles of scripture and discipline, the jurists are known for not making their own opinions, thus winning the support of the majority of Muslims, especially Sunni Muslims.

This was due to the disparity between the rich and the poor in Islam at that time, and the Sunnis attached great importance to the precedents and habits established by the order. The Shiites were initiated by the Banu Ali, the son-in-law of Muhammad, who advocated change.

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Hello, happy to answer your questions. Shia and Sunni are both the two main branches of Islam, and their differences are mainly as follows: 1. Religious beliefs

There are differences between Shiites and Sunnis in terms of religious beliefs. Shiites believe that the heir of the Prophet Muhammad should be his penitent cousin, son-in-law, and heir, Ali, while Sunnis believe that the heir of the Prophet Muhammad should be one of the four caliphs. This is the core of the belief difference between the two.

2. Religious rituals: There are also differences between Shiites and Sunnis in religious ceremonies. For example, the "imam" system of Shiites seeking support and asylum is not available to Sunnis; The way of praying for the Shiites is also different from that of the Sunnis.

3. Religious regulations: Shiites and Sunnis also differ in religious laws. For example, Shiites believe that an interpretation of an imam is acceptable, while Sunnis believe that an acceptable interpretation must come from the canonical hadith and the traditions of the ancient sages.

4. Historical origins: Shiites and Sunnis are also different in their historical origins. Shia was formed in the early stages of Islam, while Sunnis were formed in the later stages of Islam.

It is important to note that Shia and Sunni, despite their differences, are both major branches of Islam and both practice religious peace, tolerance, and respect. Therefore, we should respect and understand each other's beliefs and cultures, and avoid conflicts and misunderstandings due to religious differences.

1. There is a difference in the leadership of Islamic societies.

1. Sunnis: Sunnis recognize the four caliphs and the later Umayyad dynasty.

The Abbasids and the Ottoman Turkish Empire.

Legitimacy of the Caliphate.

2. Shia.

The Shiites, on the other hand, believe that only Ali is the legitimate heir of Muhammad and that Islamic society should be led by Ali and his descendants, who are revered as imams.

2. Doctrinal differences.

1. Sunnis: Shiites regard faith in the Imam as one of the basic tenets of repentance.

2. Shia sue the former dust faction: The Shia faction does not recognize the Imam.

Thirdly, there are differences in the legal texts of the factions.

1. Sunnis: From the perspective of legal sources, Sunnis recognize four sources of law, namely the Quran

Hadith, council, and analogical reasoning.

2. Shia: For Shia, the root of the Shariah is only the Three Socks, namely the Qur'an, the Hadith, and the Shari'ah judgments of the Imam.

1. There is a difference in the leadership of Islamic societies.

1. Shia: Shiites believe that only Ali is the legitimate heir of Muhammad, and that Islamic society should be led by Ali and his descendants, who are revered as imams.

2. Sunnis: Sunnis recognized the legitimacy of the four caliphs and later the Umayyad dynasty, the Abbasid dynasty, and the caliphate of the Ottoman Turkish Empire.

2. Doctrinal differences.

1. Shia: Shiites regard faith in Imam as one of their basic tenets.

2. Sunnis: Sunnis do not recognize the letter to Imam.

Third, there are differences in the distribution of personnel.

1. Shia: The other 10% are mainly Shiites, half of which are distributed in Iran, and the rest are mainly in Iraq, India, Pakistan, Yemen, Syria, Lebanon, Afghanistan, Turkey, Bahrain and other countries.

2. Sunnis: Among the more than 1.5 billion Muslims in the world, 90% are Sunnis (Chinese Muslims are also mainly Sunnis), mainly distributed in Arab countries and Turkey, India, Malaysia and other countries, Indonesia is the world's largest Sunni country.

First, the nature is different.

1. "Shia" is an Arabic transliteration, which originally meant "follower", "faction", and "fellow party". One of the main sects of Islam.

2. "Sunni" is a transliteration of Arabic, which originally means "those who observe Sunni", and the full name is "Sunni and the popular sect", which is one of the main sects of Islam.

Second, the classification is different.

1. Shia: It has successively divided into major branches such as the Kesani sect, the Zaide sect, the Ismaili sect and the 12 Imam sects.

2. Sunni is divided into four major schools of jurisprudence: Hanaifi, Malik, Shafiyi, and Hanbali.

3. The legal heirs are different.

1. The Shiites only recognize Ali and his direct descendants as the legitimate heirs of Muhammad.

2. The Sunnis recognized the four caliphs of Abu Bakr, 'Umar, Uthman and Ali as the legitimate heirs of Muhammad.

<>1. Different doctrines: Sunni is a sect with its own tradition, formed in the long-term struggle between different sects, schools, and schools of jurisprudence. The Shiites, on the other hand, regard the belief in the Imam as one of their basic tenets, and because of differences in the number and selection of the Imam, the Shiites are divided into different tribes.

2. Different status: Sunni has been pursued by the ** regimes of Islamic countries in successive dynasties, and has been designated as the state religion by the Umayyad Dynasty, the Later Dynasty Dynasty, the Seljuk Dynasty, etc., and has been widely spread by the official plant, so it is called "orthodox". Because of its historical roots, the Shiites are revered by the Ali sect and its descendants.

3. Different factions: From the perspective of the source of the law, the Sunnis recognize the four sources of law, namely the Qur'an, the Hadith, the council, and analogical reasoning, while for the Shiites, there are only three sources of Shari'ah, namely the Qur'an, the Hadith, and the Imam's Shari'ah.