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Although Sunni and Shiite Muslims are both sects of the Islamic faith, the differences between these two groups stem from conflicting religious beliefs. More @Wikipedia
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- 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.
- Origin of Shia Islam - WikipediaShia Islam originated as a response [citation needed] to questions of Islamic religious leadership which became manifest as early as the death of Muhammad in 632 CE. The issues involved not only whom to appoint as the successor to Muhammad, but also what attributes a true successor should have.
- Shia Islam - WikipediaShīʿa Muslims believe that just as a prophet is appointed by God alone, only God has the prerogative to appoint the successor to his prophet. They believe God chose ʿAlī ibn Abī Ṭālib to be Muhammad's successor and the first caliph (Arabic: خليفة, romanized: khalifa) of Islam.
- Shia vs. Shiite - Islam4UThe terms "Shia" and "Shiite" actually refer to the same Islamic sect, known for its distinctive religious beliefs and practices that diverge from Sunni Islam primarily due to historical disagreements over the rightful successor to the Prophet Muhammad.
- What Are the Differences Between Sunni and Shiite Muslims? - NBC NewsShiites give human beings the exalted status that is given only to prophets in the Quran, often venerating clerics as saints, whereas Sunnis do not. How many of each sect are there? The great...
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