What is a Sunni Islam?

The biggest group within Islam.

A leader of the Muslim community.

A person who takes over a position from someone else.

A meeting place where early Muslims gathered.

The second largest group within Islam that has different beliefs from Sunnis.

Sunni: Discover the Beliefs Behind the Largest Islamic Branch

sunni

Sunni is a big group of Muslims. They follow the teachings of Muhammad. They think Muhammad did not pick a leader. They believe Abu Bakr was the first leader after Muhammad. Sunnis also like Ali, Umar, and Uthman. They call them good leaders too. Sunni Muslims are the most common type of Muslims in the world.

Did You Know?

Sunni Muslims make up about 85% of all Muslims!

Who is Muhammad?

He is the last prophet of Islam.

What is a Caliph?

A caliph is a leader for Muslims.

What sunni Does

They pray five times a day.

They read the Quran.

They fast in Ramadan.

They give to those in need.

They go to the mosque to pray.

They learn about their faith.

More About sunni

Sunni Islam started a long time ago. After Muhammad died, people had to choose a leader. Some thought Abu Bakr was the best choice. Others thought Ali should be the leader. This made two groups: Sunni and Shia.

Sunni Muslims live all over the world. They have many customs and ways to pray. They share their beliefs with friends and family. This helps them feel close to each other.

In the future, more people may learn about Sunni Islam. They will see how it helps people be kind and live well. It is important to understand and respect each other.

How Topics Connect

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