Islam

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Divisions of Islam in the world

The divisions within Islam have historically emerged due to theological, political, and jurisprudential differences among its followers, leading to the formation of distinct branches or sects. The two primary branches of Islam are Sunni and Shia, each representing a significant portion of the Muslim population worldwide. These divisions originated in the early years of Islam, rooted in disagreements over leadership succession following the death of Prophet Muhammad in the 7th century.

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Islam in Europe

The Islamic conquests of the 7th and 8th centuries brought Muslim armies into parts of the Iberian Peninsula (modern-day Spain and Portugal), North Africa, and the Mediterranean islands. In 711 CE, the Umayyad Caliphate from the Arabian Peninsula invaded the Iberian Peninsula, and within a few years, they established the Umayyad Emirate of Cordoba, which later evolved into the Caliphate of Cordoba (929-1031 CE).

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Detailed Maps Of The World’s Religions

The world’s religious accounts for 83 percent of the global population. The great majority of these fall under 6 largest popular religions. Christianity is the largest religion in the world (32.8% of the world population). Islam is the 2nd-biggest confession after Christianity (22.5% of the world population). Hinduism is the 3rd most widespread religion (13.8% of the world population) in the world.

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