The Origins of the Sunni/Shia split in Islamby Hussein Abdulwaheed
... wiped out following the Battle of Zab in Egypt in a revolt led by Abu Al Abbass al-Saffah and aided by considerable Shia support. It was envisaged that the Shia spiritual leader Jafar As-Siddiq, great-grandson of Hussein be installed as Caliph. But when Abbass died in 754, this arrangement had not y ...
... wiped out following the Battle of Zab in Egypt in a revolt led by Abu Al Abbass al-Saffah and aided by considerable Shia support. It was envisaged that the Shia spiritual leader Jafar As-Siddiq, great-grandson of Hussein be installed as Caliph. But when Abbass died in 754, this arrangement had not y ...
The Origins of the Sunni/Shia split in Islam
... structure and religious power to that of the Catholic Church within Christianity. Sunni Islam, in contrast, more closely resembles the myriad independent churches of American Protestantism. Sunnis do not have a formal clergy, just scholars and jurists, who may offer non-binding opinions. Shias beli ...
... structure and religious power to that of the Catholic Church within Christianity. Sunni Islam, in contrast, more closely resembles the myriad independent churches of American Protestantism. Sunnis do not have a formal clergy, just scholars and jurists, who may offer non-binding opinions. Shias beli ...
The Bullletin - Rotary Club of Box Hill Central
... The difference between Sunni & Shia Muslims ?- Both Sunni & Shia share the most fundamental Islamic beliefs and articles of faith. The Principle differences are seen as being political. Some of the differences have come to carry a spiritual significance. ...
... The difference between Sunni & Shia Muslims ?- Both Sunni & Shia share the most fundamental Islamic beliefs and articles of faith. The Principle differences are seen as being political. Some of the differences have come to carry a spiritual significance. ...
4 Community of Faith-Muslim Sects
... note of the chart of the “4 Rightly-Guided Caliphs” Using Page #346: Make a summary note of the 2 major sects: Sunni and Shiah. You can make a note about sufis as well… but this is not a distinct separate group… it is more of a mystical philosophical ...
... note of the chart of the “4 Rightly-Guided Caliphs” Using Page #346: Make a summary note of the 2 major sects: Sunni and Shiah. You can make a note about sufis as well… but this is not a distinct separate group… it is more of a mystical philosophical ...
Shiia Islam
... In law, the Twelvers do not accept hadiths, transmitted by enemies of the Imans such as ‘A’isha, and make use also of the sayings of the Imams. In addition to the Shi‘i regulations for the prayer call and ablutions, they admit the doctrine of taqiya or katman, the prophecy or even necessity of hidin ...
... In law, the Twelvers do not accept hadiths, transmitted by enemies of the Imans such as ‘A’isha, and make use also of the sayings of the Imams. In addition to the Shi‘i regulations for the prayer call and ablutions, they admit the doctrine of taqiya or katman, the prophecy or even necessity of hidin ...
Religious Intolerance
... Sectarian violence between two major Sects of Islam i.e., Shia and Sunni has occurred in countries like Pakistan, Iraq, Afghanistan, Bahrain, Lebanon etc. This violent conflict has roots in the political turmoil arising out of differences over succession to the leadership of the state of Medina the ...
... Sectarian violence between two major Sects of Islam i.e., Shia and Sunni has occurred in countries like Pakistan, Iraq, Afghanistan, Bahrain, Lebanon etc. This violent conflict has roots in the political turmoil arising out of differences over succession to the leadership of the state of Medina the ...
some common misconceptions about shi`ism - islam-usa
... Response: Shia consider the first three caliphs as great companions and good Muslim administrators, but not spiritual leaders (imams). Imam Jafar Sadiq, whose mother and grandmother came from the line of Abu Bakr, said of Abu Bakr, "He gave me birth twice." Ayisha is respected by Shias as the "Moth ...
... Response: Shia consider the first three caliphs as great companions and good Muslim administrators, but not spiritual leaders (imams). Imam Jafar Sadiq, whose mother and grandmother came from the line of Abu Bakr, said of Abu Bakr, "He gave me birth twice." Ayisha is respected by Shias as the "Moth ...
Religious/ethnic groups of the middle east
... This question was settled for a time by agreeing to place power in the hands of men who had been friends of Muhammad’s in his lifetime. They ruled one after another and were known as the “Four Rightly Guided Caliphs” When the last of these men died, a new argument arose over who should lead th ...
... This question was settled for a time by agreeing to place power in the hands of men who had been friends of Muhammad’s in his lifetime. They ruled one after another and were known as the “Four Rightly Guided Caliphs” When the last of these men died, a new argument arose over who should lead th ...
Spread of Islam Powerpoint
... During his short rule, Muawiyah ibn Abi Sufyan, a member of the Umayyad clan, who had a dispute with Ali, gathered a large army to fight for power. Al-Hasan eventually stepped down to avoid bloodshed, and Muawiyah established the Umayyad Caliphate and made it a hereditary position. His family ruled ...
... During his short rule, Muawiyah ibn Abi Sufyan, a member of the Umayyad clan, who had a dispute with Ali, gathered a large army to fight for power. Al-Hasan eventually stepped down to avoid bloodshed, and Muawiyah established the Umayyad Caliphate and made it a hereditary position. His family ruled ...
Sunnis and Shiites When Muhammad died in 622 AD, there was
... Muhammad had promised leadership to Ali, his cousin and son-in-law (Ali was married to Muhammad's daughter, Fatimah) and his first male follower. Ali was still rather young, and Shiites hold that he allowed Abu Bakr to claim leadership to avoid conflict in the community. Ali bided his time, and when ...
... Muhammad had promised leadership to Ali, his cousin and son-in-law (Ali was married to Muhammad's daughter, Fatimah) and his first male follower. Ali was still rather young, and Shiites hold that he allowed Abu Bakr to claim leadership to avoid conflict in the community. Ali bided his time, and when ...
Sunnis and Shiites When Muhammad died in 622 AD, there was
... Muhammad had promised leadership to Ali, his cousin and son-in-law (Ali was married to Muhammad's daughter, Fatimah) and his first male follower. Ali was still rather young, and Shiites hold that he allowed Abu Bakr to claim leadership to avoid conflict in the community. Ali bided his time, and when ...
... Muhammad had promised leadership to Ali, his cousin and son-in-law (Ali was married to Muhammad's daughter, Fatimah) and his first male follower. Ali was still rather young, and Shiites hold that he allowed Abu Bakr to claim leadership to avoid conflict in the community. Ali bided his time, and when ...
CCST 431: Introduction to Islam
... decision for Abu Bakr was made by consensus (ijma)—the community should select the new leader. ► The “rightly guided” caliphs (Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, Ali) led from Medina (632661) ► These caliphs administered the sunna (hadith) ► Sunni’s developed the comprehensive system of law (sharia) ...
... decision for Abu Bakr was made by consensus (ijma)—the community should select the new leader. ► The “rightly guided” caliphs (Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, Ali) led from Medina (632661) ► These caliphs administered the sunna (hadith) ► Sunni’s developed the comprehensive system of law (sharia) ...
Quran Sunna (of Prophet and imams)
... occultation and would return as the Mahdi. They set up armed camps for their followers in Syria, Southern Iraq and Algeria. All swore allegiance to the awaited imam. Prophets only gave the external part of the religion - each one had an ‘Inheritor’ who told the inner meaning of the faith (Jesus’ was ...
... occultation and would return as the Mahdi. They set up armed camps for their followers in Syria, Southern Iraq and Algeria. All swore allegiance to the awaited imam. Prophets only gave the external part of the religion - each one had an ‘Inheritor’ who told the inner meaning of the faith (Jesus’ was ...
The Origins of the Sunni/Shia split in Islam
... Ali is the central figure at the origin of the Shia / Sunni split which occurred in the decades immediately following the death of the Prophet in 632. Sunnis regard Ali as the fourth and last of the "rightly guided caliphs" (successors to Mohammed (pbuh) as leader of the Muslims) following on from A ...
... Ali is the central figure at the origin of the Shia / Sunni split which occurred in the decades immediately following the death of the Prophet in 632. Sunnis regard Ali as the fourth and last of the "rightly guided caliphs" (successors to Mohammed (pbuh) as leader of the Muslims) following on from A ...
colo 2_13 - Grand Encampment, Knights Templar
... Sir Knights, the 88th Annual Easter Sunrise Service will be held at the El Jebel Shrine, 4625 W. 50th Avenue, Denver, Colorado at 6:30 AM, 31 March 2013. This is the longest continuously running Easter Sunrise Service in Colorado. Please join us on this special morning. Understanding Muslim Sects Un ...
... Sir Knights, the 88th Annual Easter Sunrise Service will be held at the El Jebel Shrine, 4625 W. 50th Avenue, Denver, Colorado at 6:30 AM, 31 March 2013. This is the longest continuously running Easter Sunrise Service in Colorado. Please join us on this special morning. Understanding Muslim Sects Un ...
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... • One group (Sunni) thought leadership should go to whoever was most able to keep the community together. • The other group (Shia) thought leadership should go to a direct descendant of Muhammad. • They wanted to choose one of Muhammad’s grandsons, the children of his son-in-law, Ali. • They became ...
... • One group (Sunni) thought leadership should go to whoever was most able to keep the community together. • The other group (Shia) thought leadership should go to a direct descendant of Muhammad. • They wanted to choose one of Muhammad’s grandsons, the children of his son-in-law, Ali. • They became ...
Muhammad died in 632. There was a debate among Muslims over
... Ali became Shi’as first Imam (in Shi’a this is the title given to Ali and his successors). However, Ali’s claims to be a leader were ignored by many Muslims. ...
... Ali became Shi’as first Imam (in Shi’a this is the title given to Ali and his successors). However, Ali’s claims to be a leader were ignored by many Muslims. ...
Shia Islam PP
... the debate of the first caliph. The Shia body believed that Ali should have been the first caliph. • The word Shia is derived from Shia-t-Ali or the followers of Ali. • The difference was more political than moral and that the caliph should have stayed between the family (Ali-Fatima) but Abu Bakr a ...
... the debate of the first caliph. The Shia body believed that Ali should have been the first caliph. • The word Shia is derived from Shia-t-Ali or the followers of Ali. • The difference was more political than moral and that the caliph should have stayed between the family (Ali-Fatima) but Abu Bakr a ...
What is the difference between Sunni and Shia Muslims?
... The Economist explains: What is the difference between Sunni and Shia Muslims? | The Economist ...
... The Economist explains: What is the difference between Sunni and Shia Muslims? | The Economist ...
Islam and Religion in the Middle East
... ◆ Sunni reject the belief that Shia imams are divinely chosen and should be given such deep respect. ◆ Sunni Islam isn’t as strict as Shia regarding who can be religious leaders in most Mosques. ...
... ◆ Sunni reject the belief that Shia imams are divinely chosen and should be given such deep respect. ◆ Sunni Islam isn’t as strict as Shia regarding who can be religious leaders in most Mosques. ...
Islamism - Speyside Mod Squad
... tradition and have one of his close friends and allies take over – Abu-Bakr, had been a loyal follower of Muhammad since the early days – But some people thought that it should be Ali – who was his cousin (and who had been like a brother to him). Ali had also married Muhammad’s daughter Fatima, so t ...
... tradition and have one of his close friends and allies take over – Abu-Bakr, had been a loyal follower of Muhammad since the early days – But some people thought that it should be Ali – who was his cousin (and who had been like a brother to him). Ali had also married Muhammad’s daughter Fatima, so t ...
Sunni and Shia
... the righ_ul heir and future caliphs needed to be descendants (rela`ves) of Muhammad. • Sunni believe that caliphs do not have to be descendants of Muhammad. • Today most Muslims are Sunni. • Today ...
... the righ_ul heir and future caliphs needed to be descendants (rela`ves) of Muhammad. • Sunni believe that caliphs do not have to be descendants of Muhammad. • Today most Muslims are Sunni. • Today ...
Southwest Asia - People Server at UNCW
... However, Ali was not able to overcome the forces of Mu'awiya Umayyad, Uthman's cousin and governor of Damascus, who also refused to recognize him until Uthman's killers had been apprehended. At the Battle of Suffin Mu'awiya's soldiers stuck verses of the Quran onto the ends of their spears with the ...
... However, Ali was not able to overcome the forces of Mu'awiya Umayyad, Uthman's cousin and governor of Damascus, who also refused to recognize him until Uthman's killers had been apprehended. At the Battle of Suffin Mu'awiya's soldiers stuck verses of the Quran onto the ends of their spears with the ...
Cody Bottoms Mr. James Bailey ERH-211X
... blasphemous and misinterprets or bends the ideas of the Quran, and that they were wrong in elevating the status of Ali as he was not a blood relative to Muhammad; however they still believed that they, being the Sunni, were right in electing an official in the form of one of the Caliphs. I believe t ...
... blasphemous and misinterprets or bends the ideas of the Quran, and that they were wrong in elevating the status of Ali as he was not a blood relative to Muhammad; however they still believed that they, being the Sunni, were right in electing an official in the form of one of the Caliphs. I believe t ...