Sunni Islam - Part 5: A Living Tradition

Step into any continent today and you will find the imprint of Sunni Islam—from the vast archipelagos of Indonesia to the crowded cities of Cairo and Istanbul, from rural villages in Sub-Saharan Africa to vibrant communities in Europe and the Americas.Sunni Islam is not just history—it is lived experience for over a billion people across the globe. By the early twenty-twenties, Sunni Muslims make up the overwhelming majority of the world’s Muslims. Surveys estimate the Sunni portion at roughly seventy-five to ninety percent of a global Muslim population near two billion. Major centers of Sunni life and learning include Indonesia, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Morocco, as well as sizable communities across Sub-Saharan Africa and in global diasporas. This stunning diversity is the product of centuries of diffusion, migration, and adaptation.Learn more at: https://thecreedarchive.com/creed/sunni-islamThe Creed Archive is part of The Archive Network by Jonkai Ventures, a collection of podcasts dedicated to exploring the world's living faiths and religious traditions.Support the podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon:https://thearchivenetwork.com/supportDiscover more archives and stories:https://thearchivenetwork.comExplore this archive:https://thecreedarchive.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.