Question

The most important sects of Islam were:
a) Shaiv & Vaishnav
b) Sunni & Shia
c) Gorakhnathi & Kabirpanthi
d) Sufi & Shakta

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer to the given question is option (b) Sunni and Shia

Explanation:

The Muslim school of thought divided into two main sects, (i) Sunnis and (ii) Shias.

The Sunni and Shia Muslims at first differed only on the basis of their thinking and perceiving the Quran and the teachings of Prophet Muhammad but later on, the differences in Jurisdiction were also witnessed.

Now, the Sunni and Shia sects differ from each other basically on each and every ground.

Answer 2

Answer:

The most important sects of Islam were b) Sunni & Shia

Explanation:

Sunni and Shia are the sub class of Muslim communities, Sunni composed the 87 to 90% of the total Muslim population around the world they are followed by the Prophet Muhammed and his close friend Abu Bakr and remaining 10 to 13% of the Muslims followed the Muhammed successor Ali ibn Abi Talib. Shia Muslims distributed in the countries of Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, and India. Both communities followed the holy book of Quran.