Sunnis And Shi Ites Essay
1. Describe the reason Sunnis and Shi’ites split from one another?
Sunnis and Shi’ites were united under Prophet Muhammad until 632. They had a common belief that Allah is the God and Prophet Muhammad is the messenger. In the year 632, Prophet Muhammad passed away and the Muslims divided themselves into two groups for having a difference of opinion. The difference of opinion was on whom to be the successor of Prophet Muhammad. Sunnis wanted the successor to be one of the followers of Prophet Muhammad whereas the Shi’ites wanted the successor to be one among the family members of Prophet Muhammad. Both these group appointed their own leaders as the successor and that was the starting point of the rift. Sunnis chose their new leader to be Caliph meaning head of the state. They selected Abu-bakar, a close follower and friend of Prophet Muhammad as the Caliph. The Shi’ites chose their new leader to be their Imam meaning head of the state. They selected Ali (Prophet Muhammad’s Son-in-law) as the Imam. After this division, both the groups wanted the power and Sunni’s being in majority was forcing on Shi’ias. Sunni become the majority with over 85% of the Muslims and Shi’ites was only 15%. The Shi’ias even though in minority was retaliating to the force of the Sunnis. This lead to the formation of various Terrorist groups and Militant Organizations …show more content…
Why do Shi’ites reject the first three Sunni Caliphs?
After the death of Prophet Muhammad in 632 Sunni chose Caliph as the successor whereas Shi’ites wanted Imam to take that place. Both Caliph and Imam mean the head of the state. Shi’ites wanted somebody from Prophet Muhammad family to be the successor. In the mean time Sunni chose Abu-bakar (a friend and a follower of Prophet Muhammad) as Caliph. Shi’ites did not like this move and they rejected the Caliphs. Even in recent times Caliphs are not accepted by Shi’ites. Shi’tes considers Imam to be their head and Prophet Muhammad’s successor.
3. What happened to
Sunnis and Shi’ites were united under Prophet Muhammad until 632. They had a common belief that Allah is the God and Prophet Muhammad is the messenger. In the year 632, Prophet Muhammad passed away and the Muslims divided themselves into two groups for having a difference of opinion. The difference of opinion was on whom to be the successor of Prophet Muhammad. Sunnis wanted the successor to be one of the followers of Prophet Muhammad whereas the Shi’ites wanted the successor to be one among the family members of Prophet Muhammad. Both these group appointed their own leaders as the successor and that was the starting point of the rift. Sunnis chose their new leader to be Caliph meaning head of the state. They selected Abu-bakar, a close follower and friend of Prophet Muhammad as the Caliph. The Shi’ites chose their new leader to be their Imam meaning head of the state. They selected Ali (Prophet Muhammad’s Son-in-law) as the Imam. After this division, both the groups wanted the power and Sunni’s being in majority was forcing on Shi’ias. Sunni become the majority with over 85% of the Muslims and Shi’ites was only 15%. The Shi’ias even though in minority was retaliating to the force of the Sunnis. This lead to the formation of various Terrorist groups and Militant Organizations …show more content…
Why do Shi’ites reject the first three Sunni Caliphs?
After the death of Prophet Muhammad in 632 Sunni chose Caliph as the successor whereas Shi’ites wanted Imam to take that place. Both Caliph and Imam mean the head of the state. Shi’ites wanted somebody from Prophet Muhammad family to be the successor. In the mean time Sunni chose Abu-bakar (a friend and a follower of Prophet Muhammad) as Caliph. Shi’ites did not like this move and they rejected the Caliphs. Even in recent times Caliphs are not accepted by Shi’ites. Shi’tes considers Imam to be their head and Prophet Muhammad’s successor.
3. What happened to