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In what ways are Sunni Muslims and Shia Muslims similar?
Sunni Muslims and Shia Muslims are both branches of Islam that believe in the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad and the Quran. They both follow the Five Pillars of Islam and share many core beliefs, such as the oneness of Allah and the importance of prayer and charity. Additionally, both Sunni and Shia Muslims celebrate the same Islamic holidays and have similar practices, such as fasting during Ramadan.
What about eid for shia?
they have all Muslims celebrated also they celebrate the Ghadir event that prophet had a speech in his last Hajj in for 120,000 Muslims and said: who I am his master Ali (sa) is his master and selected Ali (sa) as successor.
Which holiday is considered a part of the five pillars of faith?
Ramadan. The five pillars (for Sunni Muslims) include fasting, and Ramadan is the time of fasting. Shia Muslims have fasting as one of their practices rather than a pillar of faith.
Why shia don't pray tarawih?
shia accept and pray tarawih. but it is a Mustahab prayer and is not obligatory. so all do not perform it. also in Islam performing Mustahab prayers in Jamaat form is Haram and this is a Bidat made by Umar and himself said: what a good Bidat is this! later Imam Ali S.A. in his government banned performing it in Jamaat (by group) and said this is Haram. today still some sunni Muslims who are follower of Umar perform is in Jammat. what shia reject is performing it in Jammat and not itself. you can find more debated about this in peshaver nights book.
What role did the Ottomans, who were Muslims, play in the Sunni-Shia divide during their rule?
During their rule, the Ottomans, who were Sunni Muslims, generally supported and promoted Sunni Islam. This contributed to the historical divide between Sunni and Shia Muslims, as the Ottomans often favored Sunni practices and institutions over Shia ones.
What holidays do Muslims celebrate?
Eid, Ramadan and Mawlid al-Nabi Shia Muslims celebrate also Eid Ghadir that is the day prophet Muhammad SAWW declared Imam Ali a.s. as Caliph and leader of Muslims after prophet at Ghadir Khum.
What percentage of Muslims are shi'a?
Muslims in world are near 80% sunni and near 20% shia. researchers have counted up to 260 sect for Islam that they all belong to categories Sunni and shia. the main category of Shia is 12 Imami shia and other sects of shia are nearly extincted. there is at least 300,000,000 shia Muslims in world, but there is no clear stat. shias always have been controlled and killed during history and so usually they hide their beliefs. all 12 Imams of shia have been killed or spent their life in prison by Omayyads and Abbasids.
Why shia kafir?
shia Muslims are not Kafir. this is a propaganda made by some extremist Muslims who do Takfir. (Wahhabi Muslims)
Are irani Muslims?
near 98% of Iranians are Muslims. near 85-90% of them shia Muslims and others sunni Muslims. Muslims in world are near 80% sunni and near 20% shia. researchers have counted up to 260 sect for Islam that they all belong to categories Sunni and shia. the main category of Shia is 12 Imami shia and other sects of shia are nearly extincted. there is at least 300,000,000 shia Muslims in world, but there is no clear stat. shias always have been controlled and killed during history and so usually they hide their beliefs. all 12 Imams of shia have been killed or spent their life in prison by Omayyads and Abbasids.
Are most Muslims throughout the world Shia?
No, Shia constitute about 15% of total Muslims in the world.
How many shi'ites are there?
Approximately one of every five Muslims are Shia Muslims. so there are around 350,000 Shia Muslims in the world.
What languages are spoken by Sunni Muslims?
shiite is about beliefs and is not related to language. shia Muslims live in any country. but most of shia Muslims talk Persian or Arabic. Muslims in world are near 80% sunni and near 20% shia. researchers have counted up to 260 sect for Islam that they all belong to categories Sunni and shia. the main category of Shia is 12 Imami shia and other sects of shia are nearly extincted. there is at least 300,000,000 shia Muslims in world, but there is no clear stat. shias always have been controlled and killed during history and so usually they hide their beliefs. all 12 Imams of shia have been killed or spent their life in prison by Omayyads and Abbasids.
