Shiites and Sunnis comprise two factions within what?

Do Sunnis and Shiites comprise two factions within a Buddhism b Hinduism c Islam or d Christianity?

the shiite and sunni comprised two factions within Islam religion.

How many different groups are there within Islam?

there are 2 main groups shiites and sunnis then there are branches within each

How much of the Muslim income is required to donate per Islam rules?

Answer 1The minimum is 2.5 % of the money (or gold) that is exceeding a certain minimum limit within a full lunar year.Answer 2This is actually difference between Sunnis and Shiites. Sunnis believe that 2.5% is the correct annual percentage. Shiites believe that 10% is the correct annual percentage. The "year" is an Islamic Calendar year of 354 days.

Are the majority of Malaysians Sunnis or Shiites?

The majority of Malaysians are Sunnis, specifically following the Shafi'i school of thought within Sunni Islam. Shiite Islam represents a small minority in Malaysia. The Malaysian government officially recognizes Sunni Islam, and it is the dominant form of Islam practiced in the country.

Modern day factions in the US?

Although the United States maintains a predominately two party system between the Democrat and Republicans factions exist within and amongst them. Factions such as the Democrat's Blue Dogs and Republican Tea Party members exist and comprise formidable political blocs.

What are two types of factions?

Two types of factions are ideological factions, which are based on differing beliefs or principles, and power factions, which are formed to gain control or influence within a group or organization.

Is there any hope of peace between Sunnis vs Shiites?

Sure, there must be peace between between Sunnis and Shiites if they are not already in peace. There is no reason for not being in peace.The Sunnis and Shiites two main Islam groups or schools are both Muslims. No one has the right to expel anyone out of Islam and to consider him/her unbeliever (or Kafir) so far:he/she witness that no god Except one God (Allah) with no partner and that Muhammad is his messenger and prophet, and thathe/she doesn't deny intentionally any of the Islam five pillars.Both Sunnis and Shiites that no God except one and only one God, the Creator with no partner, no father, no son, no companion, and no resemblance and that prophet is His messenger and prophet. They both believe in God Angels, all God prophets, all God holy book, the Day of Judgment, and destiny. They believe in the five Pillars of Islam. They both face the direction of Kaaba when praying. They pray in any mosque regardless the praying leader is Sunni or Shiite. They may differ in some minor details of rituals but these details are not critical to neither the Shiites nor the Sunnis.The major difference is only historical. The Shiites did not agree on the elected Caliphs (who followed Prophet Muhammad after his death). They believed that the Caliphs should only be within Prophet Muhammad descendants and family. Accordingly, they were supporting Ali Ibn about Taleb (Prophet cousin and the husband of his daughter Fatima) to be the first Caliph. However, they didn't protest against the elected Caliphs (Abou Bakr, Omar, and Ottman) and even Ali, himself, was good supporter and adviser to the three Caliphs until he was elected as the fourth Caliph.

What two branches of Islam did Muhammad found?

Muhammad was not the founder of any branches of Islam. In fact, he was not even the founder of Islam, rather the messenger. As well as this, Muhammad and Islam discourage branches within Islam so it clashes with the question.

Did London have a Civil War?

Civil wars are fought between factions within a single country not within a single city

What is the dominate religion within the Philippines?

Roman Catholics comprise 80% of the population in the Philippines.

Is Sunni the largest group within Islam?

YES. It is estimated that roughly 80-85% of Muslims identify as Sunnis.

What is civil war all about?

Disagreements between two or more factions within a single country.