WORLD RELIGIONS

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ISLAM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many followers does Shi’a have today?
A
154-200 million
B
1.5 billion
C
37 trillion
D
300-400 million
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -India is also the country with the third-largest number of Muslims in the world. The majority of India’s Muslims are Sunni, with Shia making up 13% of the Muslim population.

Detailed explanation-2: -The twelfth and final Imam is Muhammad al-Mahdi, who is believed by the Twelvers to be currently alive, and hidden in the Major Occultation until he returns to bring justice to the world. It is believed by Twelver and Alevi Muslims that the Twelve Imams have been foretold in the Hadith of the 12 accomplishers.

Detailed explanation-3: -Many Shias emulate a marja for religious affairs and defer to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Iran for political guidance. For Sunnis, authority is based on the Quran and the traditions of Mohammed.

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