Sunni Islam

Sunni Islam is the largest branch of the Muslim community, emphasizing the authority of the early caliphs and the continuity of prophetic tradition through classical jurisprudential schools. Its scholars and institutions, especially those connected to Al-Azhar University, played foundational roles in the emergence of modern Taqrīb initiatives, shaping cross-sectarian religious dialogue throughout the 20th century (Brunner, 2004).