Questions about Islamic schools and branches

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When did the assassination of Caliph Uthman occur and what division did it create?

The assassination of Caliph Uthman occurred in 656 CE and created the First Fitna, which split the Muslim community into three distinct paths: the Sunnis, the Shias, and the Kharijites.

Who founded the four Sunni schools of jurisprudence and when did they emerge?

The four Sunni schools of jurisprudence emerged in the 8th century CE and were founded by Abu Hanifa al-Nu'man for the Hanafi school, Malik ibn Anas for the Maliki school, Muhammad ibn Idris al-Shafi'i for the Shafi'i school, and Ahmad ibn Hanbal for the Hanbali school.

What percentage of the global Muslim population identifies as Shia and who do they believe are their leaders?

Shias comprise 10 to 13 percent of the global Muslim population and believe that leadership is a divine right reserved for the Prophet's family, specifically Ali ibn Abi Talib and twelve specific successors known as Imams.

Which Sufi orders were founded in the 11th and 13th centuries and what practices do they emphasize?

The Qadiri order was established by Abdul-Qadir Gilani in the 11th century and the Mevlevi order was founded in the 13th century, with the latter emphasizing dance and music as a path to divine love.

What is the current status of the Kharijite sect and where do its surviving members live?

The Ibadis are the only surviving branch of the Kharijites and today form the majority of Muslims in Oman and significant minorities in North Africa.

When was the Ahmadiyya Movement founded and why are its followers considered non-Muslims in some countries?

The Ahmadiyya Movement was founded in 1889 by Mirza Ghulam Ahmad in British India and its followers are branded as non-Muslims in countries like Pakistan because they claim Ahmad was the promised Messiah and a subordinate prophet.