Sunnis have their historical roots in the majority group who followed abu bakr, an effective leader, as muhammads successor, instead of his cousin and soninlaw ali. The root of the word is adhina meaning to listen, to. A primer to the sunnishia conflict universiteit leiden. Sunni islam is the largest sect, although in some countries it is a minority. What is the difference between sunnis and shias the hindu. Difference between shia and sunni laws of inheritance author. The historic sunnishiite split originally led to the emergence of three factions.
Download all of building bridges word pdf to edit or print. Download the bible, the holy quran, the mahabharata and thousands of free pdf ebooks on buddhism, meditation etc. Sectarian conflict is becoming entrenched in a growing number of muslim countries and is threatening to fracture iraq and syria. There was no shia sunni sect during the life time of the prophet, and this was something that came about later on. Middle east introduced radically different concepts of nationalism, citizenship, and political. Rating is available when the video has been rented. Research indicates that most american citizens know little about islam and, specifically, the major differences between sunni muslims and shiite muslims and why this matters to the united states.
But, these are two very distinct sects of muslims and should not be confused with each other. Professor shahbaz cheema, punjab university, lahore australian islamic library. Islams fi rst century and the origins of the sunni shia split new. The differences between alawites and sunnis in syria have sharpened dangerously since the beginning of the 2011 uprising against president bashar alassad, whose family is alawite. Although the two major islamic factions share many common core beliefs and practices, there are some significant religious and political differences dating back to the disagreement over the succession. Reliable data is lacking, but sources indicate that there are still sunni. Initially the difference between sunni and shia was merely a question of who should lead the muslim community. What is the difference between sunni and shiite muslimsand why does it matter. Shia hadiths differ from sunni hadiths mainly in that shia hadiths include the sayings of the ahlul bayt. It is true that there are minor variations in the way they take their respective religious heads and attribute meaning to the history of the family of muhammads, however, cultural and political differences hold the most divisive power over the religious forces. Sunni shia adherents called sunnis shiites, shii, or shia. Remaining neutral to give you an honest insight from the view of both sides. But starting in the late 20th century, the schism deepened, exploding into violence.
Top positions in assads army are held by alawite officers, while most of the rebels from the free syrian army and other opposition groups. Despite their many differences, they also have similarities and both. Shia religious leaders, influenced by hardships endured by their. Sunnis have their historical roots in the majority group who followed abu bakr, an effective leader, as the successor of muhammad, instead of his cousin and soninlaw ali. They maintain a fundamental difference between the socalled. At the heart of the strife currently tearing at the fabric of the middle east are tensions between the two major sects in islam shia and sunni. Despite their differences, sunni and shia have lived alongside each other in relative peace for most of history. They chose sides following the death of the islamic prophet muhammad in ad 632. Difference between shia and sunni marriage difference. For shias, the month also is a time to mourn the events that sparked the centuriesold schism between shia and sunni muslims.
Honeybees that build perfact comb pdf zipped file miracles in our bodoy pdf zipped file skilful dam builders beavers pdf zipped file stories for thinking children i pdf zipped file stories for thinking children ii pdf zipped file the world of animals pdf zipped file the world of our little friends ants pdf zipped file. Shia download books, sacred, spiritual texts and pdf ebooks. November 17th, 2010 difference between shia and sunni nikah a. How are ahmadis different than normal shia or sunni. Understanding politics and terrorism in the arab middle east by samuel helfont. Comparison of sunni and shia islam there are two main sects in islam. However, akhbaris reject ijma and aql thus rejecting ijtihad. Some of the other differences between shia and sunni namaz are the use of word amen. Ali ibn abi talib, husband of fatimah, muhammads daughter. Here is a primer on the basic differences between sunni and shia islam. A dispute over succession to islamic prophet muhammad as a caliph of the islamic community spread across various parts of the world, which led to the battle of jamal and battle of siffin. Difference between shia and sunni salat namaz islam.
Doctrines of the twelver shiite english abdul rahman. The number of shia muslims is projected to be between 219 million and 285 million in 2030, up from between 162. In fact iranians were first sunni s before converting to shia s, especially during safavid era. I avoid questions related to religious beliefs but i will try to satisfy your curiosity to the best of my ability. Download urdu nikah nama pdf or read urdu nikah nama pdf. Shia sunni ikhtalafat aur dehshatgardi by abida ishfaq. Nawm is a must for sunni athan but shia muslims do not say it because it was not said at the time of prophet muhammad and omar. Here is a primer on the basic differences between sunni and shia. Sunni bahut acche bahut pyare hote h kyu ki wo huzur k nakshe kadam pe chalte h allah sunniyo ki hifazat kare. The origin of the sunni shia conflict in early islamic history was a difference of opinion on how leaders of the muslim community. Salafism, sectarianism and the resilience of dargah culture sectarianism has in the last decade become an important lens for explaining the politics of the middle east, in particular when it comes to relations between sunni and shia.
What is the difference between sunni and shiite muslims. In sunni law, the daughter will have half of the estate while the rest will be inherited by the grandson as a residuary. Sunni islam is the largest denomination, although in some countries it is a minority. This is a growing comparison chart between the three largest branches of islam. The reason for the tension is primarily political rather than religious.
This essay is excerpted from his book divisions within islam, part of a 10volume. Analysis of the iraq study group report the islam religion was founded by mohammed in the seventh century. Associate professor of history at creighton university in omaha, nebraska. The difference between sunni and shia sects of islam are not to the gigantic proportions as most western literature assume.
The differences between these two main subgroups within islam initially stemmed not from spiritual differences, but political ones. Pdf religious violence, primarily stemming from shiasunni conflicts, has occupied the center stage in. Ignorance may be bliss, but it makes for bad policy. Publication date 20140214 topics shia sunni differences and terrorism collection opensource language. Shia and sunni islam are the two major denominations of islam. Much of our current events stem from the division between these groups just as violence in ireland fell along the catholicprotestant fault line. A quality written and well reseached sunni and shia urd islamic book on shia sunni iktilaaf. Pdf this paper examines the history of sunni and shiite muslims, current demographics. Learn about shia adhan azan,the adhan is the islamic call to prayer. Each has a unique set of customs, traditions and even ceremonies. Sunnis and shiites praying together on sunday in beirut, lebanon, in protest of the execution of sheikh nimr alnimr. Categorized under islam miscellaneous sunni and shia. Prepared by emily hawley, research associate after the death of the prophet mohammad in 632 ce, the muslim community diverged over how to select the next leader of the islamic community they had formed on.
Differences between sunni, shia and ibadi islam wikipedia. The difference between alawites and sunnis in syria. Shia and sunni muslims both regard athan as a sunah, near wajib or it is a must. Pdf exploring sunni and shiite history, demographics, and. Saudi arabias execution of shia cleric sheikh nimr alnimr could escalate tensions in the muslim world even further.
A major portion of the nonmuslim world may regard shias and sunnis as more or less the same. In fact, most muslims do not distinguish themselves by claiming membership in any particular group, but prefer, simply, to call themselves muslims. 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. A comparative analysis 73 we will observe the same kind of difference in outcome if a deceased leaves behind a daughter and a grandson. Religious law muftis judges traditionally administered religious law based on one of the 4. Pdf contemporary shiasunni sectarian violence researchgate. Shia sunni iktilaaf urdu islamic books pdf download for. In my dissertation, i explore four interrelated research areas that advance the study of elite influence, identity, and conflict. What students need to know by john calvert april 2010 vol. A study among sunni and shia muslims in northern india. What is the difference between sunni and shia muslims. What causes extremist attitudes among sunni and shia youth. This week sunni and shia muslims ushered in the islamic new year and the beginning of the holy month of muharram.
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