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To answer this question, one must first understand the fundamental differences or disagreements between the two sects. There are many sources for this so I will not go into great detail.
Typically what causes the most anamosity between Shia and Sunni Muslims is an argument over certain historical figures. The Shia Muslims have a deep set hatred for the first three Caliphs, respectively Abu Bakr, Umar and Usman, as well as others. The Sunni Muslims have a great love for these men, and are understandably offended by any disrespect shown to them. Sunni Muslims view them as faithful men who were loyal to the prophet.
Shia Muslims view these figures as the enemies of God and His prophet, and so it makes sense that they do not have a favourable view of any who would speak well of the first three Caliphs.
The Sunni Muslims do not hold the 12 Imams in the same reverence as the Shia, but do not speak ill of them, or at least not openly.
So what we are essentially left with is a difference in historical accounts. At this point it would be useful to mention the major similarities between the two sects. They both believe in and love God, and love The Holy Kor'an and the Prophet. With respect to this, the most significant point of this discussion is made apparent. That is, regardless of which historical account is the most accurate, the fact remains that the Sunni revere the first three Caliphs because they believe they were good Muslims, and the Shia despise the same three Caliphs because they believe that they were against the prophet and were only Muslims by word and not by deed.
This shows that both sides hold their views out of love for God, Islam and the Prophet. So, fundamentally and in essence, there is no difference in principle between Shia and Sunni Muslims, and this must remain the focus.
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What is the difference between Sunni Muslims and Barelvis?
Bravelis are also Sunni Muslims. Brely and Deoband are two Islamic Institutions and two schools of thought representing Sunni Muslims.
The Ottomans were what type of Muslims?
Most of them were Sunni Hanafis.
Are the Muslims in Morocco Sunni or Shi'a?
the Muslims in morocco are sunni
What was the most important difference between the Sunni Muslims and the Shiitte Muslims?
The Sunni Muslims worship Allah and we believe that the Prophet is his messenger. Shiittes don't like the messenger, they like his grandsons
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.
90 percent of Muslims belong to what?
Around 90% of Muslims belong to Sunni Muslims. However, it is to be emphasized that the difference between Sunni and Shiia Muslims are minor and side differences. Refer to related question below.
What is the percent difference between the Sunni Islam and Shi'ite Islam?
Sunni Islam: About 83% of Muslims in the world.Shia Islam: About 14% of Muslims in the world.But it doesn't matter because Muslims must be united!
What is the fight between Sunni Muslims and Shi'ite Muslims over?
The disagreement between the two groups was over the choice of caliph.
85 percent of Muslims are?
Sunni
Is Kuwait Shiite or Sunni?
Between 70% to 80% of Muslims in Kuwait belong to the Sunni and 20-30% are Shi'as.
What is the difference between Shirt and Sunni Muslims?
Ottoman great leader
Are there more Sunni Muslims or Shiite Muslims?
There are more Sunni Muslims than Shiite Muslims. Shiite Muslims represent about 15% of the global Islamic community whereas Sunni Muslims represent 85%. The numbers of the other sects are negligible.
