800 million members, 40 countries, 70 sects.

Two groups:

1. Sunni (caliphs, interperetive, liberal)

2. Shiite/Druz (minority, Ali Bakr, 12 Imam prophets, conservative)

• Hajj = required pilgrimage to Mecca, wraps garments of purity around waist and shoulder. Prays "Here I am.." with uplifted hands. Robes are preserved, and he/she will be buried in them.