What are the main sects in Islam?

The main sects in Islam are Sunni and Shia. The majority of Muslims in the world are Sunni (over 80%), while the Shia make up around 10-15%. The divide between Sunni and Shia originates from a dispute over who should have succeeded the Prophet Muhammad as the leader of the Muslim community. Sunnis believe that leadership should be determined through election or consensus, while Shias believe that leadership should be inherited through the Prophet's family. Other smaller sects include Sufism and Ahmadiyya. Despite doctrinal differences, Muslims of all sects share a belief in the oneness of God and the importance of the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad.

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