Although Iran is nowadays known for being a stronghold of Shia Islam, most Persian Muslims were Sunni until the XVth century.
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Sunni
/ˈsʊni/
Synonyms for "sunni" (10 found)
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10 entriesSunni IslamSunni MuslimSunni clericSunni imamSunni jurisprudenceSunni legal thoughtSunni madhhabSunni scholarsSunni theologySunni tradition
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In this country, the majority of the population practices Sunni Islam.
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In this country, the majority of the population professes Sunni Islam.
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In this country, the majority of the population espouses Sunni Islam.
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