They are different in many ways. The basic beliefs are the same. The differences were invented later on.
It was after the sorrowful death of the third Rightful Caliph Hazrat Usman RAU by the rebels that the Muslims split occurred. The two groups are now known as Sunni (almost 85%) and Shias (10%). The rebels killed the third Rightful Caliph and forced Hazrat Ali RAU to become the caliph. It was rumored about that Hazrat Ali RAU didn't want to save Hazrat Usman RAU from the rebels. While the fact was that Hazrat Ali RAU had deputed two of his sons -Hazrat Hassan RAU and Hazrat Hussain RAU to watch the house of the Caliph and try to defend him. This misunderstanding resulted into bloodshed of thousands of Muslims fighting against one another. Those who favored Ali were called Shiyan-i-Ali and those who opposed and demanded that the rebels and killers of the caliph should be brought to book were the other group. A third group-Khawarjis- also appeared out from this split.
The present day Shiaism was evolved much later. There are many conspiracy theories behind this. Some point their fingers on the hypocrites and Iranians who had been defeated by the Muslims during the reign of the second Rightly Guided Caliph Harat Umar RAU.
As the belief held by many groups of Shias are Not acceptable to many other Shia groups. Many of these beliefs are in utter contrast to the basic teachings of the holy Qur'an.
The Qur'an declares the Companions of the Prophet (SAW) highly respectable and Allah's favorites while the Shias blame that they had turned away from Islam.
The Shias claim that Hazrat Ali RAU was nominated Caliph by the prophet SAW at Khum-i-Gadir but history does not approve it. It was Hazrat Abu Bakr rau whom the Prophet saw ordered to lead the prayer in his place during the last illness from which he never recovered. It was a clear indication of his being the most honored person after him. Not a single Companion rau pointed out that Hazrat Ali rau had been appointed Caliph when the Companions chose Hazrat Abu Bakr rau the Caliph. Hazrat Ali rau himself remained an important advisor to the first three Rashidoon Caliphs. Was he as a coward to remain silent and not fight for his right?
The qualities attributed to the Imams by the Shias are not only in contrast to Islam, rather they are self contradictory. According to Shias, the Imam is infallible, he can't make mistake, he know everything present, past and future
What happened practically to the Fist Imam Hazrat Ali rau? He was killed, and he didn't know.
In the Battle of Jamal where more than ten thousand Muslims lost their lives, Hazrat Ali rau repented and wished that he had not taken birth to see that day.
The second Imam Hassan rau made peace with Hazrat Muawia rau and was later poisoned to death, and he didn't know.
The third Imam Hussain rau rose against Yazid but had his whole family killed at Karbala, and he didn't know what was going to happen to him. The life of most of the Shia Imams bear witness that they are not blessed with those qualities which the Shias attribute to them.
The split is Not Religious, it is political. It was later on attributed to religion by inventing certain religious doctrines. A detailed answer has been given by Elosry.
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The prophet is Muhammed, their god is known as Allah, their holy sity is Mecca, you must have one pilgrimage there in your lifetime. They pray 5 times a day and there are two kinds of muslims, Sunni and Shiite
Usually for short flights, Muslims try to pray in airport chapels rather than on the plane. For longer flights, Muslims typically pray in their seats, doing partial prostrations to the extent that the size of their seats permit such prostration. Because of the difficulty of praying on planes, Sunni Muslims will combine prayers of Dhuhur & Asr and those of Maghrib & Isha, to create three daily prayers. (Shiite Muslims already combine their prayers like this normally.)
Sunni Muslims can pray in a mosque, in their house, or any other clean area which is suitable for prayer. They will typically have a prayer rug/mat with them in order to create a clean space for prayer while on the go.
He often says 'Ya Rasulallah' in his Nasheeds, which is a righteous habit of Sunni Muslims. www.baharemadinah.com
When a child turns 7 , praying (namaz) becomes an obligation.
They get along but Slafi Muslims (like ISIS, Al-Qaede, Wahhabis,...) do not get along with both Shia and Sunni Muslims. they want to make war between Shia and Sunni and media propaganda shows that it is Shia/Sunni war. for example in Iran Shia and Sunni are living in peace and pray at common mosques. but ISIS is a different matter. it is managed by Israel to "Divide and Rule" Muslims.
Muslims DO NOT PRAY TO MOHAMMAD (peace be upon him),Muslims pray to ALLAH.
Muslims pray in mosques.
The same God as Christians, Jews and all other Muslims.
There are only 3 sects of shia. but only 12 Imam shia exist mainly and other nearly extincted.The three sects are: Zaydis (Fivers), Ismailis (Seveners), and Twelvers.___________________________________________________________However, I don't tend to the naming of sects. You may call them different schools and teachings and not sects. All Shiite Muslims and Sunni Muslims believe in same God, read same Qur'an, pray facing same direction, practicing pilgrimage (or hajj) to same places, and fast same month of Ramadan. The differences between different Islam schools are minor differences that never related to main faith and beliefs. It is not like the different Christian denominations and sects. Shiite Muslims could be led in praying by a Sunnis Muslim and vice versa. They can pray in the masjid (or mosque) irrelevant to being related to Sunni or Shiites Muslims. All Muslims belong to one Islamic world. Nation of Islam is the only exception as it was originated in USA and abandoned basic true Islam beliefs and teachings.Be careful that the Westerners are trying to widen the gap between Shiites and Sunni Muslims and to create conflicts among them only to allow themselves to have control on the resources of both of them.
No, Muslims pray at 5 times a day: dawn, noon, afternoon, sunset, evening. Muslims do not pray while sleeping.