Ancient history

The Ottomans were what type of Muslims?

The Ottomans were Sunni Muslims, a branch of Islam that is based on the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad and his four successors, or caliphs. Sunni Islam is the majority form of Islam, and it is practiced by about 85% of all Muslims worldwide. The Ottomans were dedicated to spreading Sunni Islam throughout their empire, and they often used military force to do so.