1. Its distinctive characteristics , which differ from Sunni Islam today, are mostly originated from this period.

2. The dominant form of Sunni Islam among Pakistan's non-Pashtun population is the Barelvi movement, which accommodates many of the rites and practices of Sufism.

3. Others fled to Saudi Arabia where they were influenced by Wahhabism, a branch within Sunni Islam that is considered extremist even by many Sunni and Shia Muslims.

4. To the east was the Afghan Taliban, a regime that espoused a ruthless brand of Sunni Islam and viewed Iran's Shia Muslim leaders as heretics.

5. Although Oman is a modern country, western influences are quite restricted; the Ibadhi form of Islam is very strict in comparison with Sunni Islam and Shi"a Islam.

6. The report says the Saudi government has not kept its promise to tolerate religious expression other than its form of Sunni Islam, or to stop printing school books that incite hatred and violence.

7. The Malays and Moors are Muslim, the majority of whom practice Sunni Islam.