Sunni, Sha’I, Sufi

Sunni Islam

is the largest branch of

Islam, followed by 85–90%
of the world's Muslims. Its
name comes from the word
Sunnah, referring to the
tradition of Muhammad.
The calligraphic representation of
religious Sunni Islamic figures, such
as Muhammad, Abu Bakr, Umar,
Uthman, Ali, Hasan ibn Ali and
Husayn ibn Ali, along with Allah
(God).
 The six beliefs are:
The six
beliefs of
Sunni Islam 1. Belief in one God (Tawhid)
2. Belief in angels (malaikah)
(often referred to as the 3. Belief in holy books (kutub)
six articles of faith) are 4. Belief in the prophets (nubuwwah)
key beliefs for Sunni 5. Belief in the Day of Judgement and
Muslims and are found the afterlife (Akhirah)
in the Hadith.
6. Belief in predestination (Al-Qadr)

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 The five roots are:
1. Tawhid – This is the belief that God is one, he is
The five key almighty and only he is worthy of worship: Say ‘He is
beliefs for Shi’a Allah, [who is] One. (Qur'an 112:1)
Muslims 2. Adl (divine justice)-All Muslims believe there will be
a Day of Judgement, when they will have to account
for their faith and deeds.
These are often referred 3. Nubuwwah (the prophets) – The prophets provide
to as the five roots of guidance from God and should be respected.
Shi’a Islam or the five 4. Imamah (authority of theimams) -Shi’a Muslims
roots of Usul ad-Din. believe that that leaders such as the imams are
They can be found in the necessary to protect the religion and give people
guidance on how to live correctly.
Qur’an and Hadith
5. Mi’ad (Day ofResurrection) – Muslims will be
resurrected and judged by God.