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YES. Jihad is a Qur'anic injunction, so there is no difference between the Sunni and Shiite views of Jihad. The only Islamic group that rejects Jihad as a general concept is the Ahmadiyya community, who strictly view Jihad as an internal struggle.
Both Sunnis and Shiites see Jihad as a tenet of Islam and a religious duty to strive in the way of God. There are two general ways to do this, the Greater Jihad and the Lesser Jihad. The Greater Jihad is an introspective journey to conquer your internal demons and follow the Divine Laws more closely than previously; this kind of jihad should be entirely peaceful. The Lesser Jihad refers to conflicts and confrontations between Muslims and Non-Muslims or other Muslims, which often erupt in war, but can also be performed through non-violent protests, debate, and advocacy. It is the Lesser Jihad which is often cast as a Holy War.
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Are Shiites Sunnis or Muslims?
Shiites and Sunni are two main schools in Islam religion. Shiites are Muslims as Sunnis are Muslims too.Shiites and Sunnis are both Muslims and have different views in some minor and side issues.They are not different as the Catholics and orthodox for example.Both Shiites and Sunnis recite the same Qur'an, believe in same prophet, practice same ritual worships, and go to same places for hajj (or pilgrimage).Refer to related question below.
Are Nigerian Muslims sunnis or shiites?
Both The majority of the Nigerians are the Sunni Muslims, yet a small minority is Shiites.
Who will be right Sunnis or Shiites?
Both Shiites and Sunnis are right Muslims. They differ in minor issues that are not relevant to the basic Islam rules and instructions. Refer to related question below.
Which religion started first Sunnis or Shiites?
Both Sunnis and Shiites claim direct connection to the original Umma or Islamic Nation and each has a narrative that holds that it is only they who have been loyal to tenets and history of Islam.
What does it mean to be a martyr to Sunnis and Shiites?
in both it means who forgive his/her life because of God in defense of Islam.
How are the Shiite and Sunnis different?
What needs to be understood that as far as the religion is concerned they have almost everything in common (upto 90%). However the major difference arises out of their understanding of history . They both interpret it differently. For the sunnis the history is a 'golden period' and for the Shiites the 'golden period' ended with the departure of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). The shiites believe that The Prophet's son-in-law Ali was his rightful successor whereas the sunnis believe that the Prophet's successors were the four rightful caliphs Abu Bakar , Umar , Uthman and Ali.
What belief do the shiites and sunnis have about life after death?
refer to below link: They both believe in the Day of Resurrection and that they will be judged by God and then either rewarded; by God mercy; and accepted in His paradise or punished by being pushed in Hell fire.
Which branch of Islam has the most followers?
The Sunnis has the most followers (around 85% of total Muislims). However, both Sunni and Shiites Muslims are real Muslims who commonly believe in the same basic Islam principals and fundamentals.
Did the Shi'ites and sunnis take over the muslims after the death of muhammad?
The Sunnis and Shiites were factions of Muslims that divided into separate sects. They are both considered to be Muslims. Neither of them "took over the Muslims." If you are asking which group gained political power first, the answer would be the Sunnis.
How do Sunnis and Shiites unite?
Answer 1Dictators do not let they unite. the solution is revolution against puppet dictators who control Muslim nations.Answer 2Historically, Sunnis and Shiites have consistently repressed one another and differentiated one from the other. However, more recently, when Sunnis and Shiite have found themselves both out of power (because of Western colonization or the burgeoning growth of Islam in the West itself), they have finally been able to bond over similar issues concerning assimilation with Western society. This increased closeness, while desirable, provides no help to uniting Sunnis and Shiites where they are each in power. The solution, therefore, is obvious, only a Western secularized system of government could foster a union between Sunnis and Shiites, as it has been the only system under which this has ever happened.
Why did Mohammed Al Khater not like the Shiites?
No Muslim has the right to say wrong about Sunnis or about Shiites. All Sunnis and Shiites are Muslims. The non Muslims are only those who denies that no God except one and only one God and also denies that Muhammad (PBUH) is God's prophet. It is not of interest of any Muslim to know why someone whoever doesn't like Shiites or doesn't like Sunnis. No Muslim, whoever, has the right to expel another Muslim from Islam because he some views different from his/her. Any Muslim believing that No God except one and only one and that Muhammad (PBUH) is His prophet and messenger, then he/she is Muslim and only Allah (or God in English) would judge him on the Day of Judgment. Both Shiites and Sunnis are Muslims. Refer to related question below.
What is the Main difference between Sunnis and Shiites What is the effect today?
There are no critical differences between Sunnis and Shiites. The outsiders are trying to feed up assumed differences and conflicts between Muslim groups to gain control on Muslim countries and on their resources. The two main groups are Sunnis and Shiites. Both groups agree upon basic Islam pillars, believe in same and only version of Quran, believe and follow the sunnah of same prophet (PBUH), pray to same direction (facing Kaba in Makkah or Mecca in Saudi Arabia, go to same places on pilgrimage (or Hajj), and adhere to same Islam morals and ritual worships. They only differed on some side issues that are not critical. So, from where the conflict could be? Refer to question below.
