Sunni (Noun)
Meaning 1
A member of the branch of Islam that accepts the first four caliphs as rightful successors to Muhammad.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 2
One of the two main branches of orthodox Islam.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The Sunni and Shia branches of Islam have distinct differences in their beliefs and practices.
- Sunni Muslims make up the majority of the global Muslim population, with Shia Muslims comprising around 15-20% of the total.
- In countries like Egypt and Turkey, Sunni Islam is the dominant branch, while Shia Islam prevails in Iran.
- Historically, Sunni Muslims were also more widely represented in trade and intellectual networks.
- Following a family crisis, Princess Diana met with a Sunni imam to understand her growing son's attraction to the Islamic faith.