Sunni Islam
Sunni Islam is the largest branch of Islam, followed by approximately 85-90% of all Muslims worldwide. It is named after the Sunna, the teachings and practices of the Prophet Muhammad as recorded in the Hadiths. Sunnis believe in the absolute unity and oneness of God (Tawhid) and follow the Five Pillars of Islam: Shahada (faith), Salat (prayer), Zakat (charity), Sawm (fasting during Ramadan), and Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca). They also adhere to the Six Articles of Faith: belief in God, His angels, His scriptures, His messengers, the Day of Judgment, and divine predestination. Sunnis follow the guidance of Islamic scholars and jurists in interpreting Islamic law (Sharia) through one of the four main schools of thought: Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi'i, and Hanbali. The caliphs who succeeded Muhammad are also highly respected in Sunni Islam as the rightful leaders of the Muslim community.