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Islam in Lebanon

Islam is a religion followed by many people all around the world, including in Lebanon. Lebanon is a small country located in the Middle East, where people follow different religions, such as Christianity and Islam.

I'm going to tell you about Islam in Lebanon. Just like Christianity has different branches, such as Catholicism and Protestantism, Islam also has different branches. The two main branches of Islam are Sunni and Shia. In Lebanon, most Muslims are either Sunni or Shia.

Sunni Muslims make up the majority of the Muslim population in Lebanon. They follow the teachings of Prophet Muhammad and believe that the first four caliphs, or leaders of Islam, were the rightful successors after him. They also believe in following the Quran, which is the holy book of Islam.

Shia Muslims, on the other hand, believe that Prophet Muhammad's cousin and son-in-law, Ali, was the rightful successor after him. They also believe in following the Quran and additional religious texts.

Islam has a strong influence on the culture of Lebanon. Many Lebanese people practice Islam and follow certain religious traditions, such as fasting during the month of Ramadan and participating in the Hajj, which is a pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca.

In Lebanon, there is also a diverse mix of religions and cultures, and people of different religions often coexist peacefully. However, there have been instances of conflict and tension between different religious groups in the past.

Overall, Islam is an important religion in Lebanon, and it plays a major role in shaping the country's culture and traditions.