Sunni and Shia The Sunni and Shia are two sects that are derived from the Islam religion. The major difference between the two and the reason that both do not necessarily get along is the true successor of the Prophet Muhammad. As stated in the textbook‚ “The Shia sect originated as a party supporting the appointment of Ali-a cousin and son-in-law of Muhammad-and his descendants as caliphs” (Bentley‚ 212). A caliph is a spiritual leader of Islam or a ruler of the Baghdad‚ claiming to be the successor
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Shi’a-Sunni relations during and after the reign of Saddam Hussein SOC 300-Sociology of Developing Countries April 24‚ 2011 Discuss the effects of Saddam Hussein’s government on Shi’a-Sunni relations in Iraq. The Sunni‚ Shi’a conflict in Iraq (and other parts of the Muslim world) started long before the reign of Saddam Hussein in Iraq‚ but when Saddam became Prime Minister of the country the conflict between the two religious sects was taken to a new level. As soon as Hussein
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The difference between Sunni and Shia Muslims is not Islamic beliefs or spiritual differences‚ but politics. The division of Sunni and Shia Muslims started after the death of the Prophet Muhammad. Sunni Muslims believed that the new leader of the Muslim nation should be elected out of those most capable of the job. Shia Muslims believed that leadership should be passed to his cousin or son-in-law. The leader was elected out of those most capable of the job. Abu Bakr was the first Caliph of the Islamic
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The Sunni and the Shi’a are the two main sects of Islam. There has always been antagonism between both sects of Islam. They both have several similarities and differences. They both believe that the most powerful and most merciful is Allah. They both accept that Muhammad (pbuh) was the last prophet‚ and the Quran is the last revelation of Allah. However‚ they have different point of views in Islam which causes tensions between both sects. The Sunni’s and Shi’as have several similarities and
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The Sunni and Shia divide dates back to right after the death of the Prophet Muhammad at the end of the 6th century‚ or more precisely in the year 632. It is vital that everyone understands what caused the division‚ how it has progressed historically and how is it influencing the rise of various groups in the present. "There is an emerging struggle between Sunni and Shia to define not only the pattern of local politics but also the relationship between the Islamic world and the West‚" says Daniel
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Hazars and Iranians are Shias while the Taliban are mostly Sunnis. And for me‚ the main reason why the Taliban hate Hazaras and Iran and why Iran and Hazaras hate Taliban is because of the one mentioned above. The enmity between the Sunni Pashtuns and the Shia Hazaras goes a long way but the Taliban brought a new edge to the conflict for they treated all the Shias as hypocrites and beyond the pale of true Islam. The earliest clashes between the Shia Hazaras and the Sunni Pashtuns can be traced all
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Sunni and Shi’a Islam – sources and evidence Topic 1. Shahadah 2. Prayer Sunni View Evidence Shi’a view Evidence Explain the reasons for your opinion "I bear witness that there is no god except God and I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of God. Victor. W. Watton Shi’as add ‘wa’ali‚ wa’ali- and Ali is Allah’s friend’‚ to the Shahadah. Shia’s add to the Shahadah “and i bear witness that Ali was the friend of God” Jon mayled 2008 Amina friday congregational prayers are very important
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A Comparison Between the Sunnis and Shiites Have you ever wondered about other religions that are out there and why they are out there? I have and that is why I chose to write my paper on the Sunnis and Shiites. Read on to learn more about a brief history and then I will break each of them into separate religions. In books written on Islam the word "hadith" usually refers to the sayings or "traditions" which have been given from the Prophet. Muslims hold these to be the most important source of
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Shia Sect in Islam: History and Beliefs Written By: Alan Mooney #23 Spring Semester 2014 RST 303 Dr. Majed Khader Table of Contents Introduction…………………………………..3 Twelvers……………………………………...4 Ismailis……………………………………….6 Zaidis…………………………………………7 Conclusion……………………………………9 Introduction Islam is a monotheistic and Abrahimic religion that came to fruition by the revealing of the The Word of God‚ (known in Islam as the Qur’an)‚ through the archangel Gabriel to the prophet Muhammad. Muhammad
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become a humiliating place for Shias living in there or who come to pay a visit to the holy cities of Makah and Medina. The so called Wahabi Muslims in Saudi Arabia humiliate and degrade Shias on every possible ground making them feel outcaste. The attitude Saudi Wahhabis have towards Shias is highly deplorable. In the latter paragraphs‚ I have presented some facts regarding the persecution of Shias in Saudi Arabia. In Saudi Arabia‚ Saudi Wahabis restrict Shias from any sort of involvement in
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