From the class I interpreted today, the differences is that the Shi'a are more conservative than the Sunnis. "Sunni" means "well-trod" and "Shi'a" means "tradition."
After the death of Muhammed, some people believed that the person to succeed him should be his daughter Fatima's husband, Ali (the Shi'a). Those who believed it should be someone who was well-qualified became the Sunnis.
I'm sure a Muslim person can give you lots more information than that. I hope that helps a little!
2007-02-21 20:28:45
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answered by Denise 3
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The principle difference between the Sunni and shiia is :
1)sunni recognizes the leaders as descendant of Muhammad pbuh only
2)shiia recognizes the leaders as descendant of Muhammad pbuh himself and also as descendant of the close friends of Muhammad pbuh such as Abu Bakar,Umar etc
2007-02-21 20:38:04
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answered by ? 7
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maybe she has no longer something extra ideal to do. i do no longer understand, i'm tired of thinking approximately it. I definitely have questioned if she became as quickly as Shia and then grew to become Sunni or if a Shia became mean to her and harm her or what. fact of the topic is i do no longer even understand any Shia different than here at YA and the stuff she says has no touching on my on a daily basis existence. She desires to flow on a communicate board and communicate issues returned and forth or she ought to layout her own internet site. If she has a severe question she ought to ask it in a extra respectful way. It would not even mean she has to believe what human beings say yet a minimum of she ought to verify how they view issues.
2016-11-24 23:29:15
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answered by ? 4
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sunni are the minority in iraq and shiia are the majority. they are enemies, fighting to gain power in the country.
2007-02-21 20:24:10
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answered by duh 3
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No difference. Both the types are human beings. why people differentiate on base of caste, color or religion i will never understand.
2007-02-21 20:27:52
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answered by laughingwaves 2
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