Modern Islam itself is split into 2 branches: Shia Islam and Sunni Islam. The difference between the two is that Shia Islamics believe that ayatollahs, or high ranking clerics, are visual representations of their god on earth. They also believe that Muhammad's kin should eventually become his successors. Sunni Muslims rely on the practices of their prophet, and do not see ayatollahs as “reflections of god”. They also wanted Abu Bakr to become Muhammad’s successor instead of his kin. Currently, Sunni Islam makes up the majority of Muslims by a staggering 80%. Sunni Islam is made up of five pillars, each pillar
Modern Islam itself is split into 2 branches: Shia Islam and Sunni Islam. The difference between the two is that Shia Islamics believe that ayatollahs, or high ranking clerics, are visual representations of their god on earth. They also believe that Muhammad's kin should eventually become his successors. Sunni Muslims rely on the practices of their prophet, and do not see ayatollahs as “reflections of god”. They also wanted Abu Bakr to become Muhammad’s successor instead of his kin. Currently, Sunni Islam makes up the majority of Muslims by a staggering 80%. Sunni Islam is made up of five pillars, each pillar