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The key difference between Sunni and Shia Muslims lies in their beliefs related to the leadership of the Muslim community after the death of the Prophet Muhammad. Sunnis believe the leader should be elected, while Shias believe leadership should stay within the Prophet's family. This historical disagreement led to distinct theological, legal, and cultural differences between the two groups.
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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.
How is Islam sunni and shiite related to each other?
They are the two main branches of Islam. The split between Sunni and shiite Islam occurred very early in Islam's history, in the 7th century AD. It had very little to do with any differences in Muslim belief (although there are a few, mostly minor differences), but everything with the question whether the rightful successor to the prophet Muhammed was his father-in-law Abu Bakr or his son-in-law Ali. Sunni Muslims think is was Abu Bakr, Shia Muslims are followers of Ali ('shia' even means "followers"). In the past, Sunni and Shiite Muslims mostly managed to co-exist peacefully and even intermarried. Today the differences between these two Muslim branches have become intermingled with the struggle for political supremacy in the Middle East between Sunni Saudi Arabia and Shiite Iran.
What issues divided sunni Muslims and shiitemuslims?
If Shiite and Shiah are the same... The Shiite believed that the line of succession in leading the Muslim people was chosen properly when Abu Bakr - his friend began to lead the people after Muhammad passed away. Sunnis believe that the succession was invalid because it left the family line.
Is Bulent Inal a sunna or chia?
Bulent Inal is a Turkish actor, not a religious figure. His personal beliefs and practices regarding Sunni or Shia Islam are not widely known or relevant to his career in entertainment.
What are the three major reasons for conflict in the middle east?
1) The power struggle and animosity between Sunni and Shiite Muslims, 2) the establishment and later support by the West of the State of Israel on what Arabs consider to be Arab soil; and 3) the emerging of the Islamic State (IS) - thanks to the US invasion of Iraq, which disenfrenchised Iraq's top military men who then went on to start and lead IS.
Describes a major difference between the Ottoman and Safavid empires?
The Ottoman Empire was controlled by Sunni Muslims, while the Safavid Empire was ruled by Shia Muslims.
What is the difference between Sunni Muslims and Barelvis?
Bravelis are also Sunni Muslims. Brely and Deoband are two Islamic Institutions and two schools of thought representing Sunni Muslims.
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.
What is the difference between Shirt and Sunni Muslims?
Ottoman great leader
What was the most important difference between the Sunni Muslims and the Shiitte Muslims?
The Sunni Muslims worship Allah and we believe that the Prophet is his messenger. Shiittes don't like the messenger, they like his grandsons
90 percent of Muslims belong to what?
Around 90% of Muslims belong to Sunni Muslims. However, it is to be emphasized that the difference between Sunni and Shiia Muslims are minor and side differences. Refer to related question below.
What is the percent difference between the Sunni Islam and Shi'ite Islam?
Sunni Islam: About 83% of Muslims in the world.Shia Islam: About 14% of Muslims in the world.But it doesn't matter because Muslims must be united!
What is the difference between the ottomans and the Safavid's?
The Ottoman Empire was controlled by Sunni Muslims, while the Safavid Empire was ruled by Shia Muslims.
Which of the following describes a major difference between the Ottoman and Safavid empires?
The Ottoman Empire was controlled by Sunni Muslims, while the Safavid Empire was ruled by Shia Muslims.
The Ottomans were what type of Muslims?
Most of them were Sunni Hanafis.
Are the Muslims in Morocco Sunni or Shi'a?
the Muslims in morocco are sunni
What role did the Ottomans, who were Muslims, play in the Sunni-Shia divide during their rule?
During their rule, the Ottomans, who were Sunni Muslims, generally supported and promoted Sunni Islam. This contributed to the historical divide between Sunni and Shia Muslims, as the Ottomans often favored Sunni practices and institutions over Shia ones.
