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I will admit, i have asked a few questions lately. I find the Muslim religion very similiar to my own, (one of the reasons i'm so interested) Could someone please tell me the difference between soonie and sheeha ( forgive the spelling) Is it similiar to people following the Old Testiment as apposed to the New? Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

The difference between Sunni and Shi'te is that the Shi'te give importance to Ali, the son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h) instead of the Prophet himself. Before becoming the Prophet's son-in-law, Ali was the Prophet's disciple and valliant warrior. Allah has sent Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h) to guide the muslims. The Sunnis accept Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h) as their guide and the messenger of Allah, but the Shi'te believe in Ali as their guide and defender.
It's like believing in Paul Saul instead of Jesus.

Answer 2

I agree with Zain as he has answered above.
One of the speciality of Islam is that Allah almighty has no partners (Wahdahu la shareekalah) and the only supernatural element in this entire universe is the Allah alone who holds the sovereignty of the each and every thing in this universe.
In previous nations people started worshipping the graves of prophets or their family members were thought as supernatural, later on they were being worshipped. To avoid such practise in Islam, as Islam is the final, well refined and complete religion free of ambiguities like in past religions, so Allah almighty has said in Holy Qura'n that even Muhammad PBUH, is just like other normal men, a Messenger, so He was an Orphan, and having no Son (adult, as his sons died in their childhood), So people not to start worshipping his sons or their family later on.
So family relationship in Islam has no impotence or a scale of measuring value of a person, only the piousness (taqwa) of someone, is the merit of greatness.
She'its are violating this very core reality of Islamic teachings and want to give impotence/value by family relationship to the family members of Muhammad PBUH.
This is the basic difference in Sunnis and She'its in Islam.

Answer 3

If you follow only the Old Testament you are more or less a Jew. If you follow the New Testament whilst recognizing the Old Testament you are a Christian, believing in Jesus Christ.

Answer 4

Both Sunni and Shia Muslims share the most fundamental Islamic beliefs and articles of faith. 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).