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It is important to remember that despite these differences in opinion and practice, Shia and Sunni Muslims share the main articles of Islamic belief and are considered by most to be brethren in faith. ... 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
islam.about.com/cs/divisions/f/shia_sunni.htm
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Although there are considerable differences between Sunni and Shiite Islam, the two Islamic sects share common traditions, beliefs, and doctrines. All Muslims believe that the Prophet Muhammad was the messenger of Allah (the Arabic word for God).
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www.fas.org/irp/crs/RS21745.pdf
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Here there are differences between Sunni and Shiite Arabs, but not vast ones. Sunni Arabs are 12 points more likely to favor a "strong leader for life," and 11 points less likely to prefer an Islamic state. (The far bigger difference is among overwhelmingly pro-democratic Kurds.)
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abcnews.go.com/sections/world/WorldNewsTonight/iraq_pol...
abcnews.go.com/sections/world/WorldNewsTonight/iraq_poll_040317.html
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Here there are differences between Sunni and Shiite Arabs, but not vast ones. Sunni Arabs are 12 points more likely to favor a "strong leader for life," and 11 points less likely to prefer an Islamic state. (The far bigger difference is among overwhelmingly pro-democratic Kurds.)
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abcnews.go.com/International/story?id=79269&page=2
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There are two major Islamic sects: Sunni and Shiite. The two groups are very similar, although the Shiites exalt their Imams as a line of inspired teachers. The two sects have also had sharp political differences.
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www.seattlepi.com/national/40241_islamsects.shtml
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; (excerpt from Shiite Enyclopedia) ... The Sunni scholars say it is not necessary. A person inferior in these qualities may be elected in preference to a person having all these qualities of superior degree.
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www.oneummah.net/unity/differences.htm
www.oneummah.net/unity/differences.htm
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All sects of Islam, whether Sunni, Shiite, Ahmaddis, or Wahabbis have disagreements about Hadith/Sunnah attributed to the Prophet. How, these same sects have no (direct) disagreements about the Holy Qur'an. ... These sects are there because of differences and disagreements on Hadith rather than disagreements over the Qur'an.
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www.angelfire.com/oh/mecca5/Muslim.html
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What differences are there in the religious beliefs of Sunni and Sh... ... Links are fine, but I'd like to hear the thoughts of actual Sunni and Shiite Muslims if possible. (PS. I will not give points to anyone who insults or degrades either Sunni or Shiite beliefs) ;
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www.experts-exchange.com/Other/Philosophy_Religion/Q_21...
www.experts-exchange.com/Other/Philosophy_Religion/Q_21451921.html
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As Allamah Tabatabai states, the five Shiite principles of religion are tawhid, nubuwwah, ma`ad, imamah, and `adl.24 Sunnism and Shiism agree on tawhid, nubuwwah and ma`ad, but differ on the other two.25 The doctrine of the Imamate or imamah, creates a number of distinct differences between Sunni and Shiite Islam.
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www.rim.org/muslim/shiite.htm
www.rim.org/muslim/shiite.htm
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