Islam : Sunnis and Shiites : analyst in middle eastern affairs / Christopher M. Blanchard.

By: Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Publication details: New York : Congressional Research Service (CRS), 2009.Description: 20 pages ; 30 cmSubject(s): LOC classification:
  • Pamphlet DS354.5. B536 2009
Summary: Summary: “The majority of the world’s Muslim population follows the Sunni branch of Islam, and approximately 10-15% of all Muslims follow the Shiite (Shi’ite, Shi’a, Shia) branch. Shiite populations constitute a majority in Iran, Iraq, Bahrain, and Azerbaijan. There are also significant Shiite populations in…”—(summary page).
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Monograph Monograph Afghanistan Centre at Kabul University Pamphlet DS354.5.B536 2009 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 3ACKU000369230
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Cover title.
“January 28, 2009”.
“Congressional Research Service ; 7-5700, RS21745”—cover page.
“CRS report for congress ; prepared for members and committees of congress”—cover page.

Includes bibliographical references.

Summary: “The majority of the world’s Muslim population follows the Sunni branch of Islam, and approximately 10-15% of all Muslims follow the Shiite (Shi’ite, Shi’a, Shia) branch. Shiite populations constitute a majority in Iran, Iraq, Bahrain, and Azerbaijan. There are also significant Shiite populations in…”—(summary page).

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