Deobandi Sunni Islam

Target entity: Deobandi Sunni Islam
Context triple: [Taliban, ideology, Deobandi Sunni Islam]

• A. Sunni Islam
  Sunni Islam is the largest branch of Islam, characterized by its emphasis on the Sunnah (traditions) of the Prophet Muhammad and recognition of the first four caliphs as his rightful successors.
• B. Ibadi Islam
  Ibadi Islam is a distinct, early Islamic sect known for its moderate theology, emphasis on piety and justice, and historical roots in Oman and parts of North and East Africa.
• C. Ahmadiyya
  Ahmadiyya is an Islamic reformist movement founded in British India in the late 19th century that emphasizes peaceful propagation of Islam, rejection of violent jihad, and belief in Mirza Ghulam Ahmad as the promised messiah and mahdi.
• D. Hanbali school
  The Hanbali school is one of the four major Sunni Islamic legal schools, known for its strict textualism and reliance on the Quran and Hadith over juristic reasoning.
• E. Shia Islam
  Shia Islam is one of the two main branches of Islam, distinguished by its belief in the spiritual and political leadership of the Prophet Muhammad’s family, particularly Ali and his descendants.
• F. None of above. chosen
• G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.

Target entity: Deobandi Sunni Islam
Target entity description: Deobandi Sunni Islam is a conservative revivalist movement within Sunni Islam originating in South Asia, emphasizing strict adherence to Hanafi jurisprudence, traditional Islamic scholarship, and personal piety.

• A. Sunni Islam
  Sunni Islam is the largest branch of Islam, characterized by its emphasis on the Sunnah (traditions) of the Prophet Muhammad and recognition of the first four caliphs as his rightful successors.
• B. Ibadi Islam
  Ibadi Islam is a distinct, early Islamic sect known for its moderate theology, emphasis on piety and justice, and historical roots in Oman and parts of North and East Africa.
• C. Ahmadiyya
  Ahmadiyya is an Islamic reformist movement founded in British India in the late 19th century that emphasizes peaceful propagation of Islam, rejection of violent jihad, and belief in Mirza Ghulam Ahmad as the promised messiah and mahdi.
• D. Hanbali school
  The Hanbali school is one of the four major Sunni Islamic legal schools, known for its strict textualism and reliance on the Quran and Hadith over juristic reasoning.
• E. Shia Islam
  Shia Islam is one of the two main branches of Islam, distinguished by its belief in the spiritual and political leadership of the Prophet Muhammad’s family, particularly Ali and his descendants.
• F. None of above. chosen