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Sunnis Used to Dominate Iran, Why Are Shiites Now the Majority?

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Iran's religious landscape has changed dramatically over the centuries, evolving from a Sunni stronghold to a center of Shia Islam. This transformation was driven by major historical events, including the rapid spread of Islam after the death of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), the fall of the Persian Empire, and the rise of the Safavid dynasty.
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Iran's religious landscape has changed dramatically over the centuries, evolving from a Sunni stronghold to a center of Shia Islam. This transformation was driven by major historical events, including the rapid spread of Islam after the death of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), the fall of the Persian Empire, and the rise of the Safavid dynasty.

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SINDOnews.com broke the news in on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
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