Sunni Islam, as stated, classical
Medieval · stated scope
Sunni Islam is the larger of the two principal branches of Islam, defined by adherence to the Quran, the six major hadith collections, and the tradition of communal consensus in selecting leadership following the death of the Prophet Muhammad. It emerged in the early Islamic period in the Arabian Peninsula and subsequently spread across the Middle East, North Africa, Central Asia, South Asia, and beyond. It is principally associated with the four classical schools of jurisprudence—Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi'i, and Hanbali—and with the theological frameworks developed by scholars such as al-Ash'ari and al-Maturidi.
Cluster:Faithful Observance
Sanctity & Transcendence is the strongest elevation, joined by Tradition & Continuity, Assigned Groups, and Non-Maleficence. The pattern is devout and role-ordered, with restraint. Elevated Non-Maleficence is what separates it from Ordered Tradition.
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Neighbors
- 1Orthodox Judaism, as stated, ancient-presentDistance: 12Compare
- 2Shia Islam, as stated, 7th c.-presentDistance: 12Compare
- 3Aquinas (writings), as stated, 13th c.Distance: 15Compare
- 4Maori Tikanga, as stated, traditional-presentDistance: 15Compare
- 5Hinduism, as stated, ancient-presentDistance: 16Compare
The Three Axes (Detail)
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