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Bookmark or Share- Sunnis and Shia in the Middle East - BBC NewsIran has the largest Shia majority, with more than 66 million making up nearly 90% of the population. Shia are also in the majority in Iraq and Bahrain. There are sizable Shia communities in...
- Islam in Iran - WikipediaBetween the 7th century and the 15th century, Sunni Islam was the dominant sect in Iran, and Iranian academics of this period contributed greatly to the Islamic Golden Age.
- Key Differences Between Shia and Sunni Muslims - Learn ReligionsSunni and Shia Muslims share core Islamic beliefs, but their division stems largely from political disagreements over leadership after Prophet Muhammad's death and led to differing practices and spiritual positions.
- Sunni Versus Shiite: Countries, History, Impact - ThoughtCoSaudi Arabia leads Sunni-dominated nations. Iran dominates those led by Shiites. At least 87% of Muslims are Sunnis. They are the majority in Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Yemen, Pakistan, Indonesia, Turkey, Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia. Shiites are the majority in Iran, Bahrain, and Iraq.
- Is Iran Sunni or Shia? Understanding Iran’s Religious DivideStill, there is a part of Iran that is Sunni and, indeed, Shia Muslims are much more numerous in the country. There are surprisingly few reliable figures on potential Sunni’s in Iran, and sources state that approximately 5-10 % of Iran’s population as Sunni, mostly in the provinces neighboring Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Iraq.
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