The Sunni and Shia are the two major sects in which religion or belief?

Correct option is B

Sunni and Shia are the two main groups in Islam. This division started after the death of the Prophet Muhammad in 632 CE. The disagreement was about who should be the leader of the Muslim community.

• Sunni Muslims believed that the leader should be chosen by the community.
• Shia Muslims believed that the leader should be someone from the Prophet's family, specifically his cousin and son-in-law, Ali.

Both groups follow the Quran and the teachings of the Prophet, but they have different views on leadership and some practices.

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• Sunni Muslims are the larger group, making up about 85-90% of all Muslims.
• Shia Muslims are a smaller group, making up about 10-15%. They are mostly found in Iran, Iraq, and other parts of the world.​