The Shi'ites want a relative of the now dead, Muhammad to become the new leader, while the Sunnis want any worthy man to serve a the religeous leader.
Muslims were divided into two groups
Shiites and Sunnis. However, they are not splits as for example in Chritianity different denominations. Sunnis and Shiites differe in minor Islam details. Refer to question below.
The Maronites, Sunnis, and Shiites were divided in Lebanon.
Both Shiites and Sunnis are right Muslims. They differ in minor issues that are not relevant to the basic Islam rules and instructions. Refer to related question below.
the Sunnis are the majority and the shiites are the minority.therefore the numbers of Sunnis are more than shiites populations.
No, Shiites outnumber Sunnis in Iraq. However, Sunnis over the world outnumber Shiites. World statistics is that Sunnis Muslim world percentage is 85% of total world Muslims. While Shiites are less than 15%. Refer to question below for more information.
No They are not Sunnis. They are Shiites.
The Sunnis are of bigger population. Of world Muslims, 85% are Sunnis.
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Sunnis and Shiites
The Sunnis and Shiites were factions of Muslims that divided into separate sects. They are both considered to be Muslims. Neither of them "took over the Muslims." If you are asking which group gained political power first, the answer would be the Sunnis.
Shiites and Sunni are two main schools in Islam religion. Shiites are Muslims as Sunnis are Muslims too.Shiites and Sunnis are both Muslims and have different views in some minor and side issues.They are not different as the Catholics and orthodox for example.Both Shiites and Sunnis recite the same Qur'an, believe in same prophet, practice same ritual worships, and go to same places for hajj (or pilgrimage).Refer to related question below.