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The main reason for the split here was: Disagreements over Succession after Mohammed's death.
The Muslim community was united while Mohammed was the leader of this community. Most Muslims hold, however, that he never specifically chose a successor to his leadership. There was a minority in the community that supported the candidacy of 'Ali, the Prophet's son-in-law, this political faction became known as the "Supporters of 'Ali" which in Arabic is Shiat 'Ali (where the modern term "Shiite" comes from). They derived their support from specific hadiths and events that they claimed showed that God had revealed to Mohammed that 'Ali would succeed him. The majority of Muslims held that these hadiths and events showed nothing more than that 'Ali was very pious, something they did not deny. Therefore they gave power to the man who was Mohammed's second-in-command and father-in-law Abu Bakr. This majority were called the People of the Customs [of the Prophet] which in Arabic is Ahl Sunna (from where the modern term "Sunni" comes from.)
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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.
Is Kuwait Shiite or Sunni?
Between 70% to 80% of Muslims in Kuwait belong to the Sunni and 20-30% are Shi'as.
Is ISIS sunni or shiite Muslims?
Sunnis
Which of the following best describes the differences between the Ottomans and the Safavids?
The Ottomans were Sunni Muslims, and the Safavids were Shiite Muslims.
Who are extreme muslims sunni or shiite?
Extremists come from both the Sunni and Shiite camp, but compose a minority in each.
Is Lebanon sunni or shiite?
The people of Lebnon have different religions like CHristian, Islam,.. and Muslims there are both shia and sunni. but Hezbollah in Lebanon are shiite Muslims.
Are the majority of Pashtuns Shiite Muslims?
No. They are almost all Sunni Muslims.
Where do Shiite Islams worship?
Shi'ite Muslims worship in Mosques as do Sunni Muslims.
Why are Sunni and Shiite Muslims enemies?
They are not enemies. Refer to question below.
What is the Holy book of Shi'a Muslims in Iran?
The Qur'an. The distinction between Sunni and Shiite does not change what the holy book of Islam is.
What are some differences between Shiite and Sunni Muslims?
Some key differences between Shiite and Sunni Muslims include their beliefs on the rightful leaders of Islam (Imam Ali for Shiites and the Caliphs for Sunnis), their practices and rituals, and their interpretations of Islamic law. Additionally, there are theological differences in their views on the role of clergy and the concept of religious authority.
Is Iraq predominantly shiite Muslim?
Yes the Muslims there are 70% shia and 30% sunni
