Different Muslim Sects

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Making broad assumptions about anything can lead to confusion and misunderstandings. As most Americans are under-educated about the followers of Islam, today’s article will be about the different sects within the religion of the Prophet Muhammad.

It wasn’t until recently that I discovered that not all Muslims were Sunni. Although they make up the biggest percentage – as much as 90%, there are other factions that comprise the religious following. It came to my attention recently while visiting family members in the area, I had called St Catharines Towing Services for help towing my car and the drivers were of Middle Eastern descent. During a short lunch break that day we had a chance to talk a little.

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