Sunni vs. Wahabi — What's the Difference?

The branch of Islam that accepts the first four caliphs as rightful successors of Muhammad.

A member of a Muslim sect founded by Abdul Wahhab (1703-1792), known for its strict observance of the Koran and flourishing mainly in Arabia.

Pl. Sunni or Sun·nis A Muslim belonging to this branch; a Sunnite.

A member of a strictly orthodox Sunni Muslim sect from Saudi Arabia; strives to purify Islamic beliefs and rejects any innovation occurring after the 3rd century of Islam;

A member of the branch of Islam that accepts the first four caliphs as rightful successors to Muhammad

One of the two main branches of orthodox Islam