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What are sunni's belivers called?
sunnis. a singular sunni believer is called a sunni. sunnis believe the next leader of islam should have been decided by is character and islam devotion. Shiites believe it should be decided by finding a descendant of mohammad
How did Muhammad's followers respond to his death?
They split into the Shia and the Sunnis because they didn't know who the leader should be. The Shias believed it should be blood relation, while the Sunnis believed the leader should be chosen.
Who do the sunnis favor as the leader of Egypt and why?
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Did the Sunnis believe that all caliphs should be descendants of Muhammad son In law Ali?
yes
Did the Sunnis believe that all caliphs should be descendants of Muhammad's son in law Ali true or false?
TRUE
What are the issues that divided the Sunnis and the shiites?
The Shi'ites want a relative of the now dead, Muhammad to become the new leader, while the Sunnis want any worthy man to serve a the religeous leader.
What is the difference between sunnimuslims and Shea museums?
The main difference between Sunni Muslims and Shia Muslims is their beliefs regarding the rightful successor to Prophet Muhammad. Sunnis believe that the leader should be elected, while Shia believe it should be a descendant of the Prophet. There are also some differences in religious practices and interpretation of Islamic teachings between the two groups.
Who did the sunnis think was the leader of Muslim community?
The Caliphs including the Rashidun, the Umayyads, and the Abbassids.
What Sunnis think about Imam Mahdi?
Sunnis believe in the concept of Imam Mahdi as a future leader who will emerge to restore justice and righteousness before the Day of Judgment. However, their understanding differs from that of Shia Muslims; Sunnis do not consider Mahdi to be a divinely appointed figure with specific lineage. Instead, they view him as a righteous leader who will unite the Muslim community and guide them in faith. His arrival is seen as a significant event in Islamic eschatology, but beliefs about his characteristics and the specifics of his emergence vary among Sunni scholars and traditions.
Why did Muslims split in two groups?
The death of Muhammad split the Muslims over their belief about who should take over as their leader. The Sunnis believed that the person should be elected and the Shiites believed that the person should be a descendant of Muhammad.
What is the branch of Islam which is the majority and which believes the best person should be the leader?
Sunnis are the majority. They differ than Shiites mainly in the way the caliph should have been selected. Refer to question below for more information.
What is the political difference between the Sunni and the Shi'a?
The Shi'a and the Sunnis are living peacefully under the same political systems in many countries. Religiously, the Shi'as believe in the idea of Imamat but the Sunnis don't deem it necessary. They believe in Caliphate.
