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There are different sects and sub-sects in almost all religions of the world. Islam is no exception. The main reason is difference in the level of understanding among people belonging to different socio-cultural backgrounds or vested interests.
The first split among Muslims came after the death of the third Rightful Caliph Hazrat Usman RAU. Those who advocated that Hazrat Ali RAU should have been chosen the Caliph after the death of the holy Prophet (SAW) declared them 'Shiyan-i-Ali.' It is interesting to note that during the Rightful Caliphate of first three Caliphs, Hazrat Ali RAU had been their advisor and active member of Muslim society.
The division in the Muslims affected the spread of Islam very badly. Thousands of Muslims were killed during civil wars fought between them. It also had a very negative effect on the Unity of Muslim Ummah. The clashes between the two major groups Sunnis and Shiyas have done great harm to the cause of Islam. The basic beliefs of the two are the same. Some extremists sometimes create disturbance, otherwise there is no serious enmity between the two. In many countries they are living peacefully together.
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During the Safavid Empire Islam split into two groups What were they called?
The Sunni and the Shia Islam. Shia Islam was made Persia's state religion; Sunni clerics were either killed or exiled from Persia.
Are Muslims and Islam one in the same?
Islam is the religion and Muslims are the followers of the Islam religion.
How did the spread of Islam affect its religion and culture?
As Islam spread throughout middle eastern lands, it changed. It became differed with each region it came into, creating a localized religion. Eventually it became so different it split into 2 caliphates
Is Jerusalem the capital of Islam?
Islam is a religion, not a country.Jerusalem is the capital of Palestine and Israel.no Islam is a religion, a religion not a country
Is islam a universal or local religion?
Islam is a universal religion. It is second largest religion of the world, next to Christianity.
What religion was Muhammad, the founder of Islam?
Muhammad, the founder of Islam, was a follower of the religion of Islam.
Islam's - what are their religion?
muslim. Islam is the religion muslim's practice
What is the difference between religion and Islam?
There is no difference. Islam is a religion.
Why do people say Islam and Muslim both are religion?
Islam is the religion or faith but Muslim is the one who follows Islam religion.
Is Islam a religion of Arabia?
Islam is not A religion but it is THE religion. Mean to say that its the only religion. Its the religion of GOD for whole of humanity...
Is muslum a religion?
No, (neither is Muslim for that) - Islam is the religion, Muslim is the foillower of Islam.
What religion is Islam mostly spread?
Islam is a religion. Your question is incoherent.
