Sunni Islam: Believe that Abu Bakr was Muhammad's successor, Make up 85% of Muslim population, Name means "People of the Tradition", Leadership of the community is not a birthright, Mainly found in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, Indonesia and Turkey, Pray with hands folded over chest, Shia Islam: Believe that Ali was Muhammad's successor, Make up 15% of Muslim population, Name comes from "Party of Ali", Imam is sinless by nature and infallible, Mainly found in Iran and Iraq, Sometimes combine prayers during the day, Place their head on a tablet of clay when they pray, Pray with hands down by their sides,

Differences between Sunni and Shia Islam

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