Both Sunni and Shia Muslims share the most fundamental . 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 diffe...
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Sunni and shittes? What is sunni muslims? What is suni and shiite? Differences sunni shiites? ... Difference between sunni ans shia? When did shiites and sunnis start? What are the beliefs of the shiite? Differences between Sunni and Shi'a? Differences between sunni and sh'ite? In what country do mostly shi'ites live?
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; (excerpt from Shiite Enyclopedia) ... They do this in conformity with the order of Prophet reported in the authentic Sunni and Shi'i collections of traditions beside what the Quran attests to their perfect purity. The disagreement about the caliphate should not be a source of division between the two schools.
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www.oneummah.net/unity/differences.htm
www.oneummah.net/unity/differences.htm
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In a special 9-11 edition of the Journal of American History, Appleby explained that the Shiite outlook is far different from the Sunni's, a difference that is highly significant: ... We care, because the rivalry, war and discrimination between Sunni and Shiite are the dynamic that explains many Islamic nations.
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www.freerepublic.com/focus/fr/1599661/posts
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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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Shia Muslims believe that Ali was the first Imam, or divinely-appointed leader, ... Some little varieties exist between Sunni and Shi'a, But The whole thing is same. Qur'an is only one, it's not been changed through the ages. When Sunni and Shi'a go to mecca, they have some varieties in what they have to do.
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There are two branches within Islam: Sunni and Shiite. Like the Catholic/Protestant split, the difference between Sunni and Shiite Muslims is theological in nature, although both branches uphold the same basic tenets of faith.
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www.holidays.net/ramadan/sunni_shiite.htm
www.holidays.net/ramadan/sunni_shiite.htm
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; The origins of the Shia/Sunni division - Part I ... The Muslims were frightened and sat behind closed doors. After the assassination of Hadrat Uthman (R.A.) an unprecedented calamity had fallen on the ... The difference between them was the question of punishment to the assassins, which took the shape of various battles.
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www.al-islami.com/islam/shia_sunni_division_1.php
www.al-islami.com/islam/shia_sunni_division_1.php
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It is alleged that instead of missionary work to non-Muslims, the Shia harbor a deep-seated disdain towards Sunni Islam and prefer to devote their attention to winning over other Muslims to their group. There is ongoing violent strife between Sunnis and Shias in Pakistan.
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www.islamfortoday.com/shia.htm
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