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A brief outline of the major differences between "Shia" and "Sunni" Muslims, focusing on historical divisions of political and spiritual leadership. ... Question: What's the Difference Between Shia and Sunni Muslims? ... Twelver Shiites The Twelve Imams of Shiite Islam Differences Between Sunnis and Shiites...
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islam.about.com/cs/divisions/f/shia_sunni.htm
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The Shiites say Allah does not have a body. Shiites say that Allah will never be seen, and the Sunnis believe Allah can be seen, on earth and in the afterlife. Another theological difference is the Shiites believe Allah commands something because it is a good thing (and does not command something because it is bad).
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www.hyperhistory.net/apwh/essays/comp/cw11sunnishiitesp...
www.hyperhistory.net/apwh/essays/comp/cw11sunnishiitesplit.htm
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; by Hussein Abdulwaheed Amin, Editor of IslamForToday.com ... "There is no god but Alláh, ... If you are already familiar with standard Sunni beliefs, you will immediately notice the addition to the shahadah regarding Imam Ali (ra), cousin of the Prophet (pbuh), husband of his daughter Fatima, father of Hassan and Hussein and...
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www.islamfortoday.com/shia.htm
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The difference between Sunni and Shia sects of Islam do not exist to the dramatic degree many Western's assume. While there are slight variations in the way they view their religious leaders and attach meaning to the history of Muhammad's family, cultural and political differences hold the most divisive power.
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www.wisegeek.com/what-are-the-differences-between-the-s...
www.wisegeek.com/what-are-the-differences-between-the-sunni-and-shia-sects-of-islam.htm
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The Sunnis and the Shiites are the two main groups of Muslims. They have many things in common, but here we focus on the differences. Bias warning: I lean towards the Sunnis, but I'll ... "Shia" in arabic means "faction" or group. Shiites refers to the faction of people supporting Ali). This is probably the key difference,
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everything2.com/title/differences+between+Sunnis+and+Sh...
everything2.com/title/differences+between+Sunnis+and+Shiites
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Oct 17, 2006 ... Which one is Iran — Sunni or Shiite? He thought for a second. ... “Do you know the difference between a Sunni and a Shiite? ...
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www.nytimes.com/2006/10/17/opinion/17stein.html
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; (excerpt from Shiite Enyclopedia) ... In doing so, he would not be sinning, provided that the Caliph is not assigned by Allah. The Shia say that Imam must be appointed by God; that appointment may be known through the declaration of the Prophet or the preceding Imam.
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www.oneummah.net/unity/differences.htm
www.oneummah.net/unity/differences.htm
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The difference between Shiites and Sunnites defies Western categories. The Shiites separated from the main mass of Islam because of dissatisfaction over the admixture of traditions into Islam and ... The conflict between sunnite and shiite Muslims is part of a larger struggle between secularism and religious orthodoxy.
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www.uwgb.edu/dutchs/WestTech/xislam.htm
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According to Peter Galbraith former U.S. diplomat on a Channel 4 special aired Nov 21, Bush didn't know there was a difference between Sunni and Shiite Muslims as late as January 2003. The report (link to video at the Dossier below) has a lot more ...here's the part where Bush shows again how in over his head he really is.
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www.dailykos.com/story/2005/12/8/215257/257
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