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Islam ​

Tags
Cegep1
Humanities
Word count
54 words
Reading time
1 minute

Monotheist religion
Has influence on South Asia

Egalitarian, casteless
Theologically simple
No requirement for priests

History ​

Spread by trade, conquest, conversion and mostly missionary activity of Sufis

Attracted those marginalized by caste and socio-economic conditions

Branches ​

Shia ​

Usually more liberal

Sunni ​

Usually more orthodox

Contributors

Changelog