Question

cultural formations of the muslim people
islam
with 1.8 billion worshippers, islam is the second largest religion in the world after christianity,
making it a highly important presence to understand both globally and within the u.s.

• followers of islam: practitioners of islam are universally referred to as muslims, though

there are many sects of islam, similar to the many branches of christianity.

• meaning: translated from arabic, islam means \submission to god,\ with muslim

meaning \one who submits.\

• sects: islam is primarily divided between sunni and shiite worshippers. other examples

of islamic sects include wahhabi, alawite, nation of islam, sufi, and kharijite
communities.

• emergence: relatively young among world religions, islam emerged in the 7th

century (600s ce) and rapidly gained traction across asia and north africa by spreading
along the silk road.
what are the primary sects of islam?
sunni and shiite
wahhabi and kharijite
catholic and protestant

Explanation:

The text clearly states that Islam is primarily divided between Sunni and Shiite worshippers. Wahhabi and Kharijite are other examples of Islamic sects, not the primary ones. Catholic and Protestant are branches of Christianity, not Islam.

Answer:

Sunni and Shiite