2007-01-17 05:18:29 · 21 answers · asked by hope_in_the_dark 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Because those animals need to have a justification for their psychotic tendencies. In their twisted world, not being muslim is a reason for killing everyone who is not Muslim, but they still need a rationale for killing each other. So they say "Ahmed isn't the right kind of muslim, so I cut his head off and sent the video to Al Jazeera."
2007-01-17 05:44:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
The Sunnis and the Shiites have differences on points of their religiion going back to the beginning of Islam. Religion is a major factor in a people's social identity. Differences in group identity is a cause of conflict (this is basic group dynamics)... The reason they seem to be in such heated conflict at this time in history is because power is shifting around who controlls the energy sources (oil). This is made worse by the interference of western powers, who also want some control over the oil.
2007-01-17 13:28:44 · answer #2 · answered by panwillow 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sunnis are more traditional and believe only Allah should be prayed to while the other prays to famous Muslims kind of like Catholics do to saints. Among the Sunni, this is a major blasphemy. That is one fundalmental difference, there are others. Usually these are the excuses but the real reasons are because of power and control.
2007-01-17 13:21:48 · answer #3 · answered by ? 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
no but what happened now in Iraq is US force kill Sunni and Shia and show that Sunni and Shia kill them self!!
Sunni and shia both are Muslim
both believe in same god same holy book same prophet
you cam ask any shaikh about this matter
2007-01-17 13:52:25 · answer #4 · answered by hado 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
lots of reasons but most recently[50 yrs or so] the sunni were top dog, and they were the minority, and very hateful to the muslims, now the wheel has turned and the revenge has started. basically they are different tribes in the same spot. to understand this concept a little better check out Rowanda...same deal
2007-01-17 13:26:21 · answer #5 · answered by curious115 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It began when Mohammed died. Shities believed only descendants of Mohammed should be caliph--or the one in charge. Sunnis believed the most qualifed should be caliph--that it should not be hereditary. I'm not sure if that is the big issue now, but it was for many centuries.
2007-01-17 13:24:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The same reson most of the christian world hates each other. Look at Ireland, look at this country, look at any 2 people who look different from one another or who think differently. Stupid?? Yes. But it has been going on since man started walking erect.
2007-01-17 13:23:30 · answer #7 · answered by bocasbeachbum 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the same kinds of reasons that different Christian sects don't think the others are "real".
Think of Ireland to see the similarities.
2007-01-17 13:26:19 · answer #8 · answered by Sun: supporting gay rights 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
when you punched in your question below the Q had been asked and answered but I forget and will see if anything turns up I can remember. It dates way back and there is an idea that separates them as there are so many splits in Christianity.
2007-01-17 13:23:13 · answer #9 · answered by ronnysox60 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As the catholics and Orthodox hate each other. Each one think he is right and the others are wrong.
2007-01-17 13:24:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋