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Sunni vs. Shia Muslims: The Difference Explained

November 10, 2026March 12, 2026 by Michael Haverford

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Islam is one of the world’s largest religions, with more than 1.9 billion followers. Muslims share the same core beliefs: faith in one God (Allah), belief in

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