The differences and similarities between Sunni and Shia
- Shia-t-Ali means "Party of Ali" hortened to shia
- Makes up 10% of the Muslim Faction
- The leader must be a descendant of Muhammad
- The Shia Muslims believe that following the Prophet Muhammad's death, leadership should have passed directly to his cousin/son-in-law, Ali.
- Shia Muslims believe that Imam is perfect as it comes directly from God.
- Shia Muslims admire the Imams as saints and perform pilgrimages to their tombs and shrines.
- Sunni means "one who follows tradition"
- Know that the Iman is going to be unperfect and make mistakes
- Sunni Muslims agree with the position taken by many of the Prophet's companions, that the new leader should be elected if they have a job.
- Makes up 90% of the Muslim Faction.
- Sunni Muslims believe that there is no bases in Islam for the spiritual leader to be related,admired, or appeal of saints. They believe that the leader shouldn't be a birthright, but a trust that is earned and which may be given or taken away by the people themselves.
- Sunni and Shia Muslims share the most fundamental Islamic beliefs and articles of faith.
- They believe in the same God, Allah.
- They believe in the Quran as their holy book.
- Shia and Sunni Muslims share the main articles of Islamic belief and are considered by most to be brethren in faith. In fact, most Muslims do not claim a membership in any group, but prefer to call themselves simply, "Muslims."
- Follow the five pillar of faith Pilgrimage,Confesion,Prayer, Charity, and Facing
- Holy cities include Jerusalem , Mecca, and Medina