Sünnilikte

Sünnilikte is a term that refers to the Sunni branch of Islam. It is the largest denomination within Islam, with followers constituting approximately 85-90% of the world's Muslims. The name "Sunni" derives from "Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jama'ah," meaning "People of the Tradition and the Community." This designation highlights their adherence to the Sunnah, the teachings and practices of the Prophet Muhammad, as well as the consensus of the Muslim community.

Sunni Muslims believe that the first four caliphs, Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, and Ali, were the rightful successors to Prophet Muhammad. They consider the Quran to be the literal word of God and the Sunnah, as recorded in hadith collections, to be its authoritative explanation. The major schools of jurisprudence within Sunni Islam are Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi'i, and Hanbali. These schools provide frameworks for understanding and applying Islamic law.

The theological creed of Sunni Islam is generally based on the Ash'ari or Maturidi schools of thought, which emphasize a balance between divine predestination and human free will. Sunni Islam is characterized by its emphasis on the collective will of the community and the importance of scholarly consensus in matters of religious interpretation. While there are diverse interpretations and practices among Sunni Muslims globally, they are united by their core beliefs and their commitment to the Quran and the Sunnah.