why shiya and sunni muslim fight ?

Answer 1

The differences between these two main sub-groups within Islam initially stemmed not from spiritual differences, but political ones. Over the centuries, however, these political differences have spawned a number of varying practices and positions which have come to carry a spiritual significance.

The division between Shia and Sunni dates back to the death of the Prophet Muhammad, and the question of who was to take over the leadership of the Muslim nation. Sunni Muslims agree with the position taken by many of the Prophet's companions, that the new leader should be elected from among those capable of the job. This is what was done, and the Prophet Muhammad's close friend and advisor, Abu Bakr, became the first Caliph of the Islamic nation.

The word "Sunni" in Arabic comes from a word meaning "one who follows the traditions of the Prophet."

On the other hand, some Muslims share the belief that leadership should have stayed within the Prophet's own family, among those specifically appointed by him, or among Imams appointed by God Himself.

The Shia Muslims believe that following the Prophet Muhammad's death, leadership should have passed directly to his cousin/son-in-law, Ali. Throughout history, Shia Muslims have not recognized the authority of elected Muslim leaders, choosing instead to follow a line of Imams which they believe have been appointed by the Prophet Muhammad or God Himself. The word "Shia" in Arabic means a group or supportive party of people. The commonly-known term is shortened from the historical "Shia-t-Ali," or "the Party of Ali." They are also known as followers of "Ahl-al-Bayt" or "People of the Household" (of the Prophet).

From this initial question of political leadership, some aspects of spiritual life have been affected and now differ between the two groups of Muslims.

Shia Muslims believe that the Imam is sinless by nature, and that his authority is infallible as it comes directly from God. Therefore, Shia Muslims often venerate the Imams as saints and perform pilgrimages to their tombs and shrines in the hopes of divine intercession. Sunni Muslims counter that there is no basis in Islam for a hereditary privileged class of spiritual leaders, and certainly no basis for the veneration or intercession of saints. Sunni Muslims contend that leadership of the community is not a birthright, but a trust that is earned and which may be given or taken away by the people themselves.

Shia Muslims also feel animosity towards some of the companions of the Prophet Muhammad, based on their positions and actions during the early years of discord about leadership in the community. Many of these companions (Abu Bakr, Umar, Aisha, etc.) have narrated traditions about the Prophet's life and spiritual practice. Shia Muslims reject these traditions (hadith) and do not base any of their religious practices on the testimony of these individuals. This naturally gives rise to some differences in religious practice between the two groups. These differences touch all detailed aspects of religious life: prayer, fasting, pilgrimage, etc.

Sunni Muslims make up the majority (85%) of Muslims all over the world. Significant populations of Shia Muslims can be found in Iran and Iraq, and large minority communities in Yemen, Bahrain, Syria, and Lebanon.

It is important to remember that despite all of these differences in opinion and practice, Shia and Sunni Muslims share the main articles of Islamic belief and are considered by most to be brethren in faith. In fact, most Muslims do not distinguish themselves by claiming membership in any particular group, but prefer to call themselves simply, "Muslims."

For more detailed information about the historical context of the Shia/Sunni split, and modern-day interpretations and repercussions, please visit the links to the right.

I think this would clear ur doubt?

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Well they don't usually, because the oppressive regimes of the Middle East keep their residents down. But in most cases they certainly don't like each other. Part of the explanation is religious: the Shias are a splinter group from mainstream Islam as represented by the Sunnis. They (the Shias) basically believe that more power of expression/interpretation of the faith should reside in the local communities. (A bit like the Presbyterians, actually.) Another part of the explanation is economic: the Shias are almost universally poorer than the Sunnis and in many cases lower educated, rural people. When the Shias in the Gulf countries grumble about religious freedoms (which inevitably makes their un-elected leaders shiver) half the story is usually about the discontent of the downtrodden.

And, hey presto, the American presence in Iraq seems to have unleashed all that pent-up anger. Bang - in our faces!

Answer 4

All religions offer a veneer of unity among people of different nationalities who follow the same faith, but beneath that surface there are often deep social, economic, cultural and political divisions, many with long histories. This is true in Islam and other traditions too. The conflicts here are both theological and historical. They demonstrate that Islam is not a monolitihic religion any more than Christianity.

Answer 5

Because for one of the groups, I don't remember which one, the leadership of the Muslims is passed down the line of Mohammads nephew, and the other one, Shiits I think, it doesn't. I don't know why this is a fighting matter, but all religious people are irrational and don't need a good reason to fight.

Answer 6

Why does anyone fight? History reveals that we kill each other over women,power,ideals,religion and so on...The Human-Race does need reasons to destroy itself, we are by nature destructive and anti, when it comes to change,foreign ideas,outsiders and so forth, no matter where we are from in the world.The real question is,if we were created in God's image,what does our reflection say about God?

Answer 7

well what i can say that it is beyond politics, it is the belief behind, what can we say about " salafis" that are taught from their childhood not to be tolerant with people of other beliefs ?

To clear out about what happens in Iraq, Shi'ites have been told by their clergymen not to use violence and revenge since the freedom of iraq in 2003.

But after the destruction of the holy shi'ite shrines in Sammarra last year, things got out of hand...

Why blow those shrines ?
Because salafis believe that it is blashphemy and those shrines are idles ! Just like what they did to the large statue of Buddha in Afganistan, they blew it up, as thay think it is an idle !

It is true what you say that the reason behind it is politics, but it is a reason with other lots of reasons

Answer 8

the fights between sunnis n shias ur talkin abt r initiated by the outsiders.. so that they fight among themselves n become weak..
for eg... the atacks on imaam bargahs in PAkistan were later on proved to be done by RAW (Indian secret agency)... so that the shais might think that the sunnis did it.. n therefore fight among themselves n become weak .. so that the outsiders can take full advantage of it1

Answer 9

They were not at the time of Saddam, why not to ask the war criminals Bush and Blair how they started this so they can escape the hell they created.

Answer 10

IT IS POLITICS MY FRIEND WHICH IS GOING ON SINCE THE BIRTH OF BOTH THESE SECTS & IF THEY ARE NOT FIGHTING AMONG THEMSELVES THEY WILL FIGHT WITH CHRISTIANS IN THE NAME OF HOLY WAR OR WITH HINDUS IN THE NAME OF WAR AGAINST KAFARS OR WITH JEWS IN THE NAME OF WAR FOR HOMELAND ITS THEIR HABBIT & NO ONE CAN DO ANYTHING BUT TO DEFEND ITSELF AGAINST THEM !