Division and Umma - White Plains Public Schools
... The Shi’as stressed the importance of religious purity and they wanted the caliph to represent Islam’s religious principles rather than its imperial aspirations. They felt that Ali, in addition to his heritage as a member of the family of the Prophet, represented that purer orientation, and they wou ...
... The Shi’as stressed the importance of religious purity and they wanted the caliph to represent Islam’s religious principles rather than its imperial aspirations. They felt that Ali, in addition to his heritage as a member of the family of the Prophet, represented that purer orientation, and they wou ...
Sunnis and Shias: Islam`s ancient schism
... sons, Hassan and Hussein, were denied what they thought was their legitimate right of accession to caliphate. Hassan is believed to have been poisoned by Muawiyah, the first caliph (leader of Muslims) of the Umayyad dynasty. His brother, Hussein, was killed on the battlefield along with members of h ...
... sons, Hassan and Hussein, were denied what they thought was their legitimate right of accession to caliphate. Hassan is believed to have been poisoned by Muawiyah, the first caliph (leader of Muslims) of the Umayyad dynasty. His brother, Hussein, was killed on the battlefield along with members of h ...
Sunnis and Shiites When Muhammad died in 622 AD, there was
... who should replace him as the leader of the umma, the Islamic community. Abu Bakr, Muhammad’s father-in-law, was chosen as his successor. Shiites, however, hold that Muhammad had promised leadership to Ali, his cousin and son-in-law (Ali was married to Muhammad's daughter, Fatimah) and his first mal ...
... who should replace him as the leader of the umma, the Islamic community. Abu Bakr, Muhammad’s father-in-law, was chosen as his successor. Shiites, however, hold that Muhammad had promised leadership to Ali, his cousin and son-in-law (Ali was married to Muhammad's daughter, Fatimah) and his first mal ...
Sunnis and Shiites When Muhammad died in 622 AD, there was
... who should replace him as the leader of the umma, the Islamic community. Abu Bakr, Muhammad’s father-in-law, was chosen as his successor. Shiites, however, hold that Muhammad had promised leadership to Ali, his cousin and son-in-law (Ali was married to Muhammad's daughter, Fatimah) and his first mal ...
... who should replace him as the leader of the umma, the Islamic community. Abu Bakr, Muhammad’s father-in-law, was chosen as his successor. Shiites, however, hold that Muhammad had promised leadership to Ali, his cousin and son-in-law (Ali was married to Muhammad's daughter, Fatimah) and his first mal ...
Wahhabism and Modern Islamic Ideology
... Jihad (holy war) against such Muslims who violated this principle No blind adherence to the interpretations of Islamic scholars Responsibility to learn the “way of the Prophet” (the sunnah), i.e. the Qur’an and Hadith, fell upon the individual Muslim (to be educated in Madrassas, or ‘holy schools” ...
... Jihad (holy war) against such Muslims who violated this principle No blind adherence to the interpretations of Islamic scholars Responsibility to learn the “way of the Prophet” (the sunnah), i.e. the Qur’an and Hadith, fell upon the individual Muslim (to be educated in Madrassas, or ‘holy schools” ...
Sawm Fasting in the Month of Ramadan 4th pillar of Islam
... Therefore there is no specific season for Ramadan. It will be in winter for a few years, then spring for a few years, then summer and then autumn and then winter ...
... Therefore there is no specific season for Ramadan. It will be in winter for a few years, then spring for a few years, then summer and then autumn and then winter ...
Sunni
... • 632 AD: After Muhammad died, Muslims had to choose a new leader. • Muslims were split. • Abu Bakr – Muhammad’s father-in-law and first caliph • Caliph – means "successor” • He was seen as the more capable leader. ...
... • 632 AD: After Muhammad died, Muslims had to choose a new leader. • Muslims were split. • Abu Bakr – Muhammad’s father-in-law and first caliph • Caliph – means "successor” • He was seen as the more capable leader. ...
The Arab Empire and its Successors
... ally clan. Umayyads proclaim Mu’awiya as Caliph Ali is assassinated, and leaves Mu’awiya as Caliph Husayn (Ali’s son) – Karbala – last struggle against Umayyads ...
... ally clan. Umayyads proclaim Mu’awiya as Caliph Ali is assassinated, and leaves Mu’awiya as Caliph Husayn (Ali’s son) – Karbala – last struggle against Umayyads ...
The Decline of Feudalism
... Christians & Jews were to be treated w/ respect as “People of the Book” Fighting broke out b/t Makkans & Muslims After several battles, his army captured Makkah w/o a fight He destroyed idols at the Ka’ba & dedicated the shrine to Allah He forgave his enemies, & the war ended Before his ...
... Christians & Jews were to be treated w/ respect as “People of the Book” Fighting broke out b/t Makkans & Muslims After several battles, his army captured Makkah w/o a fight He destroyed idols at the Ka’ba & dedicated the shrine to Allah He forgave his enemies, & the war ended Before his ...
Possible Response: The Ismaili Sect of Islam
... and Husayn; Hasan (the elder brother) abdicated from the leadership, and Husayn was subsequently killed in 680 at Karbala by the army of Yazid, son of Mu’awiya. Muhammad (who was not a son of Fatima) was proclaimed Imam (‘spiritual leader’) and Mahdi (meaning the redeemer and messianic restorer of I ...
... and Husayn; Hasan (the elder brother) abdicated from the leadership, and Husayn was subsequently killed in 680 at Karbala by the army of Yazid, son of Mu’awiya. Muhammad (who was not a son of Fatima) was proclaimed Imam (‘spiritual leader’) and Mahdi (meaning the redeemer and messianic restorer of I ...
The Arab Empire and its Successors
... ally clan. Umayyads proclaim Mu’awiya as Caliph Ali is assassinated, and leaves Mu’awiya as Caliph Husayn (Ali’s son) – Karbala – last struggle against Umayyads ...
... ally clan. Umayyads proclaim Mu’awiya as Caliph Ali is assassinated, and leaves Mu’awiya as Caliph Husayn (Ali’s son) – Karbala – last struggle against Umayyads ...
Who will replace Steve Jobs
... Muhammad is the prophet of Islam and the founder of one of the world’s largest and most influential religions. His guidance and inspiration have led his people to create the most powerful empire in Southwest Asia and build a religious movement that will influence history for thousands of years. It i ...
... Muhammad is the prophet of Islam and the founder of one of the world’s largest and most influential religions. His guidance and inspiration have led his people to create the most powerful empire in Southwest Asia and build a religious movement that will influence history for thousands of years. It i ...
Sunni-v.-shia-long-reading-2
... him as caliph. They chose Uthman instead. Ali accepted this decision, but some of his followers did not. One of these followers killed Uthman twelve years later. After the death of Uthman, Ali was chosen to succeed him as caliph. Uthman's relatives and supporters, however, tried to stir up oppositio ...
... him as caliph. They chose Uthman instead. Ali accepted this decision, but some of his followers did not. One of these followers killed Uthman twelve years later. After the death of Uthman, Ali was chosen to succeed him as caliph. Uthman's relatives and supporters, however, tried to stir up oppositio ...
Muhammad through the Abbasids (c. 600 – 1258 CE)
... The Five Pillars of Islam “There is no God but Allah, and Muhammad is his Prophet.” Pray 5 times per day, facing Mecca Fast during holy month of Ramadan Zakat - tithe for charity Hajj – pilgrimage to Mecca once in life ...
... The Five Pillars of Islam “There is no God but Allah, and Muhammad is his Prophet.” Pray 5 times per day, facing Mecca Fast during holy month of Ramadan Zakat - tithe for charity Hajj – pilgrimage to Mecca once in life ...
The Split between the Muslims
... • Imams are very important leaders among Shi’ites. Many Shi’ites, called “Twelvers” believe that the 12th imam, who disappeared in the 800s A.D. did not die. They believe he will return as “the Mahdi” at the end of the world. • Experts among Iranian Twelver Shi’ites are called ...
... • Imams are very important leaders among Shi’ites. Many Shi’ites, called “Twelvers” believe that the 12th imam, who disappeared in the 800s A.D. did not die. They believe he will return as “the Mahdi” at the end of the world. • Experts among Iranian Twelver Shi’ites are called ...
The Beliefs of Islam
... Sunni’s believe the first Caliphs were chosen via consensus because they had led an outstanding Muslim life. They were the best qualified Muslims. Sunni’s developed Shari’a Law which is based on the application of the Qur’an. ...
... Sunni’s believe the first Caliphs were chosen via consensus because they had led an outstanding Muslim life. They were the best qualified Muslims. Sunni’s developed Shari’a Law which is based on the application of the Qur’an. ...
Spread of Islam and Muslim Rule
... The Shiat Ali believed Ali’s son Husayn should take over after Muawiya, so when his son Yazid was appointed instead, Husayn led a failed rebellion against the Umayyads, and was killed in the fighting. Many of the Shiat Ali became a separate religious sect dedicated to the belief that only the fa ...
... The Shiat Ali believed Ali’s son Husayn should take over after Muawiya, so when his son Yazid was appointed instead, Husayn led a failed rebellion against the Umayyads, and was killed in the fighting. Many of the Shiat Ali became a separate religious sect dedicated to the belief that only the fa ...
Branches of Islam - Ms. Johnson`s Comparative Religion
... valid. Shi'as recognise these as useful texts relating to Islamic jurisprudence, but subject them to close scrutiny. Ultimately this difference of emphasis led to different understandings of the laws and practices of Islam. ...
... valid. Shi'as recognise these as useful texts relating to Islamic jurisprudence, but subject them to close scrutiny. Ultimately this difference of emphasis led to different understandings of the laws and practices of Islam. ...
What is the difference between Sunnis and Shi`a?
... The Islamic religion was founded by Muhammed in the seventh century. In 622 he founded the first Islamic state, a theocracy in Medina, a city in western Saudi Arabia located north of Mecca. There are two major branches of the religion he founded. The largest group, called the Sunnis believe that th ...
... The Islamic religion was founded by Muhammed in the seventh century. In 622 he founded the first Islamic state, a theocracy in Medina, a city in western Saudi Arabia located north of Mecca. There are two major branches of the religion he founded. The largest group, called the Sunnis believe that th ...
live juloos 10thnight
... Those who worship God for the hope of gaining , they're not real worshippers , they're merchants . Those who worship God out of fear ( of punishment ) , they're slaves . And those who worship God to be grateful towards their creator , they are the free people , and their worship is a real one . ...
... Those who worship God for the hope of gaining , they're not real worshippers , they're merchants . Those who worship God out of fear ( of punishment ) , they're slaves . And those who worship God to be grateful towards their creator , they are the free people , and their worship is a real one . ...
Sunni vs. Shia - Moore Middle School PTSA
... by Muslims. Qu’ran- the Holy book of the Islamic faith, the word means “recitation”. Many believers, as well as Muhammad himself, were illiterate and learned all teachings orally. ...
... by Muslims. Qu’ran- the Holy book of the Islamic faith, the word means “recitation”. Many believers, as well as Muhammad himself, were illiterate and learned all teachings orally. ...
Sunni and Shia Islam: Historical Context to Modern Conflict
... Shia commemoration practice gains less coverage; ...
... Shia commemoration practice gains less coverage; ...
Shi`ite Islam - World Religions
... decide religious issues. By contrast, Shi'ite Islam maintains that a single person was to exercise both religious and political leadership, as the prophet had done. Indeed, Shi'ites claim that before the prophet died, he appointed such a leader, his cousin Ali. Ali's connections to the prophet were ...
... decide religious issues. By contrast, Shi'ite Islam maintains that a single person was to exercise both religious and political leadership, as the prophet had done. Indeed, Shi'ites claim that before the prophet died, he appointed such a leader, his cousin Ali. Ali's connections to the prophet were ...
The Schism of Islam Directions: Read the following account
... growing Muslim Empire in Saudi Arabia. However, upon his death, he did not leave instructions for how the next Caliph, or community leader, should be chosen. Some Muslims believe that the Caliph should be a direct descendant of Muhammad; others believed that the community should elect the Caliph. Th ...
... growing Muslim Empire in Saudi Arabia. However, upon his death, he did not leave instructions for how the next Caliph, or community leader, should be chosen. Some Muslims believe that the Caliph should be a direct descendant of Muhammad; others believed that the community should elect the Caliph. Th ...
