Religiosity

L ike any established major religion, Islam developed several branches based on interpretation of its scriptures, the Quran and the Hadith. While there are now more than 40 branches, they are segmented into three major groups (Sunnis, Shi’as, and Ibadis) and two significant splinter groups (Sufis and Wahhabis). The divisions emerged almost immediately after Muhammad’s death since he did not name…