Islam
law are usually considered to be complementary, although Sufism has been criticized by
some Muslims for being an unjustified religious innovation. Most Sufi orders, or tariqas, can
be classified as either Sunni or Shi'a.
Others
The Kharijites are a sect that dates back to the early days of Islam. The only surviving branch
of the Kharijites is Ibadism. Unlike most Kharijite groups, Ibadism does not regard sinful
Muslims as unbelievers. The Imamate is an important topic in Ibadi legal literature, which
stipulates that the leader should be chosen solely on the basis of his knowledge and piety,
and is to be deposed if he acts unjustly. Most Ibadi Muslims live in Oman.
The Alevi, Yazidi, Druze, Ahmadiyya, Bábí, Bahá'í, Berghouata and HaMim movements
either emerged out of Islam or came to share certain beliefs with Islam. Some consider
themselves separate while others still sects of Islam though controversial in certain beliefs
with mainstream Muslims