2006-07-20 06:13:30 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The Shiite believe that the successor of Mohammed should have been Ali but he was deprived of his right by the Sunnis. The Shiites also celebrate the martyrdom of Hassan and Hussein, which Sunnis do not recognize, and who are also direct descendants of Ali.
In practice, there are few differences between the two Muslim Sects. They do not have any books they differ on, which are material to their practice. The Koran is widely held by both as the Word of God or Allah. They pray a little differently. The differences in their religious practices are smaller than those between Catholics and Protestans, for example.
The disagreements between them are more often Geo-Political.
2006-07-20 06:24:45 · answer #1 · answered by browneyedgirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, after Mohammed died, everyone was wondering who should rule over the Muslim people, and the religion. Basically, there were two factions. One faction, which came to be known as the shiites basically wanted Mohammed's son, Ali, to be the next caliph. The Shiites believed that only descendants and direct relations of Mohammed were worthy of being rulers. However, the Sunni branch believed that anyone could be the caliph as long as he showed merit
2006-07-20 06:21:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shiite believe in more of writings and teachings from other people other then the prophet Mohammad Sunni strictly believe in the Koran and the Prophets teachings. And its spelled Sunni for future reference!
2006-07-20 06:16:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i think sunny believes in prophet Mohamed and then the descendants was chosen by people the way we chose our pope. and they were the rulers of that time. that's why there is so much of sects and misunderstanding is Muslim world. shias believe in some relative who was best statesmen, best commander in chief, best warrior, intellectual, humanity, Arabia had ever seen was chosen by Prophet Mohamed. and since then they all have the same belief in Shiites Muslims.
2006-07-20 06:35:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a Muslim but essentially I think it came down to Shia wanted relatives of Mohamed to rule and Sunnis said no it should be on merit not nepotism.
2006-07-20 06:18:12 · answer #5 · answered by consigliere 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shias and Sunnis are following conjecture according to Qur'an. Both are wrong.
2006-07-20 06:23:01 · answer #6 · answered by A K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sunny muslims? Ones not in the shade???
(check your spelling)
2006-07-20 06:16:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Believe me there is enough problems with both that you don't want to be associate with either group..
Jesus said"I am the way, the Truth, and the Life, no man can come to the Father except through me."
2006-07-20 06:25:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋