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Bookmark or Share- Differences Between Sunni And Shia Muslims - WorldAtlasShia and Sunni believe that Islam began in 610 CE when Muhammad, the last prophet, began receiving messages from God. These revelations were recorded in the Qur’an by his followers, which both sects respect as the Holy Book. In practicing their religion, both groups recognize the Five Pillars of Islam which provide the framework for everyday life.
- What's the Difference Between Shiite and Sunni Muslims?Although Sunni and Shiite Muslims are both sects of the Islamic faith, the differences between these two groups stem from conflicting religious beliefs.
- Shi’i | History & Beliefs | BritannicaShiʿi, member of the smaller of the two major branches of Islam, the Shiʿah, distinguished from the majority Sunnis. The origins of the split between the Sunnis and the Shiʿah lie in the events which followed the death of the Prophet Muhammad.
- Key Differences Between Shia and Sunni Muslims - Learn ReligionsSunni and Shia Muslims share the most fundamental Islamic beliefs and articles of faith and are the two main sub-groups in Islam. They do differ, however, and that separation stemmed initially, not from spiritual distinctions, but political ones.
- Shiites - Encyclopedia.comShiites (shē´ītz) [Arab., shiat Ali,=the party of Ali], the second largest branch of Islam, Shiites currently account for 10%–15% of all Muslims.
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