Sunni vs. Shi'a In 632, Muhammad died unexpectedly Muslim’s were divided over who would succeed him Sunnis 85% of Muslims Allow the council elders to choose First Caliph: Abu Bakr Shi’a 15% of all Muslims Believed Ali ibn Abi Talib, Muhammad's cousin and son in law, was to be the next leader
Sunni vs. Shi'a
5 Pillars of Islamic Faith Faith (Shahadah) – Declaring there is no god except God and Muhammad is God's Messenger Prayer (Salah) – Ritual prayer five times a day Fasting (Sawm) – Fasting and self-control during the blessed month of Ramadan Giving (Zakat) – 2.5% of one’s savings to the poor and needy Pilgrimage (Hajj) – Pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in a lifetime if he or she is able to do
Quran Quotes None of you truly believes until he wishes for his brother what he wishes for himself. He who eats his fill while his neighbor goes without food is not a believer. Powerful is not he who knocks the other down, indeed powerful is he who controls himself in a fit of anger. God does not judge according to your bodies and appearances but He scans your hearts and looks into your deeds.