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What date did sunnis and shia split?
The Sunni-Shiite split was at first a political one and began around 630 C.E. The actual Fitna al-Kubra (Sunni-Shiite War) began in the mid-650s C.E.
Is Gadafi a Sunni or Shiite?
he was Sunni.
Was sadam huusein shiite or sunni?
sunni
Is Pakistan shiite or sunni?
The majority is Sunni.
Are most Iraqis Sunni or Shiite?
Iraq is majority Shiite, but has a significant Sunni minority.
Does the split of the Islamic groups of Sunni and Shiite still exist today?
Yes. The two groups remain theologically divided.
Who are extreme muslims sunni or shiite?
Extremists come from both the Sunni and Shiite camp, but compose a minority in each.
Can a Kurd be a Sunni or Shiite?
Yes. There are Sunni Kurds (who form the majority) and Shiite Kurds (who form one of the Kurdish minorities).
Whose death led to the Sunni-Shiite split?
the death of holy prophet Muhammad peace be upon him led to split between shia and Sunni. of course according to Shiite, the holy prophet before his death in different places and position like "the pool" or Qadir Khom announced that Imam Ali is one who selected as his right successor.
Who is the taliban sunni or shiite?
they are Wahhabi that is a sunni sect.
How is Islam sunni and shiite related to each other?
Sunni and Shiite are two main branches of Islam that differ primarily in their beliefs about the rightful successor to the Prophet Muhammad. The split originated from a historical disagreement over leadership, and the two groups have since developed distinct theological and legal traditions. Despite these differences, both Sunni and Shiite Muslims share core beliefs in the Quran and the five pillars of Islam.
Is Sunni a democracy?
No, thats a shiite
