Question

The Ottoman Empire was populated by the: Shiites,Sunnis, Sufis .

Answer 1

Answer:

Islam was the major religion during the time of ottoman empire

Explanation:

Islam was the major religion during the time of ottoman empire.

During the period of ottoman empire Sunni Islam is the major following deen than other Islamic deen like shies, Sufi or Shiites.

The proportion of Muslim in  1820s is 60% which gradually increase to 76% till 1890s. But as per literature in the late 19th century Muslim population are began to decline considerably. It is mainly due to migratory movement.

Answer 2

The Ottoman Empire was populated mostly by the Sufis, although it should be noted that there were several different types of Muslims living in the Empire during that time.