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Q: What is the disagreement between the Sunni and Shiite Muslims about?
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Extremists come from both the Sunni and Shiite camp, but compose a minority in each.


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The disagreement between the two groups was over the choice of caliph.


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Where do Shiite Islams worship?

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Why are Sunni and Shiite Muslims enemies?

They are not enemies. Refer to question below.


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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.