What are the four major factions of Islam? Which factions have the largest number of Muslims? Why are there factions?

They are Sunnis, Shiites, Hawarigi and Ismaili. Most Muslims are Sunnis, accounting for more than 85% of the world's Muslims and distributed in most Islamic countries.

The main reason for the split stems from the death of Muhammad, which triggered a crisis among his followers. This argument led to the later division of Islam. Shiites believe that Muhammad appointed Ali as his successor before his death, but Sunnis question this.

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The factions of Islam in China:

1, Gedimu Sect, the oldest Sect of Islam in China, originated from Sunnis in the Arab region.

2. Zhehe Forestry School, which advocates reciting the main eulogy loudly, is also called Gao Nian School, contrary to Hu Feiye School. Zhehe Forestry School was formed in the Qianlong period of Qing Dynasty, and its founder Ma Mingxin (17 19 ~ 8 1) was renamed as Wei Zhen and named Ibrahim.

3. Gedilinye Sect, which advocates realizing the Lord through meditation. According to legend, this sect originated from Sufi Kadiri Sect, and its founder in China is said to be the 29th grandson of Muhammad and Zhuoadu Donglaxi.

4.Iwani Sect Arabic Iwani means the same brother. Because it advocates teaching along the Confucian Classics, it is also called the Confucian Classics School. Because it opposes the official system and advocates that Mu Min is a brother, it is also called the Islamic Reformers School.

5. Hufeiye Sect Hufeiye is Arabic, meaning quietly, secretly and in a low voice. This school advocates reciting Cikl in a low voice, so it is also called low reading school. When Hu Feiya recites the main word, he should stop breathing and recite it in a low voice continuously.

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