The Similarities And Differences Between Sunni And Zaydi Sects

The Zaydi group was named after the fifth imam’s Husayn ibn Ali’s grandson Zayd ibn Ali and make-up 35% to 42% of the Muslims, while the Sunni forms the majority percentage of the world Muslim followers that is approximately between 87% and 90%. Its followers are commonly known as the as- Sunnis, whereas those adhering to the Zaydi sect are known as the Zaydis (Shia). The split between the Sunni and the Shia sect group known as the Zaydi of Islam was more political than theological. Research has been performed to establish the major reasons for the split and the differences between the two groups. The report aims at evaluating the various similarities and differences in the two groups’ worshiping conduct and some of the unique aspects found
Moreover, the two religious groups greatly condemn the affiliation of the Supreme Being to any other god. The Sunni acknowledge that there is no one on earth and in Heaven that is close to reaching the Might and Capability of God. The school of thought is shared by the counterpart who agrees that there is none capable of challenging Allah as no one is a worthy rival. Furthermore, the two groups believe in the attributes of the one God that is unique to Him only. God, as believed by the Zaydi and Sunni, did not have a wife or a child and had never affiliated himself with anyone else except that he created the humans and jinn to bow to Him in worship. The Quran 32:40 emphasizes that there is only One to be worshiped and the act of devoting to someone or something else is the gravest sin in His eyes. They further believe that God is not divided into portions, and His attributes are one by essence but infinite in the power they possess. He is viewed as a perfect being with no deficiencies as He lacks nothing and is in need of no
The difference is drawn by the fact that the Sunni hold the notion that a wrongdoer is sent to Jahanam also known as Hellfire, for eternity despite their status (Q.39:19). As such, their counterparts believe that all wrongdoers will be punished by being sent to Hell, while those sinning believers will be condemned to the Jahannam for a short period after which they will be pardoned and welcomed in paradise. The Sunni argue that God does not condone wrongdoing in all humanity and does not support corruption. Therefore, all sinners are punished equally without any distinction. However, the Zaydi agree that people who commit a sin of a smaller magnitude should be given a more lenient and tolerant punitive action compared to one who does a “great”