Islam Sunni & Shi’a Muslims
Two major groups of Muslims are: Sunni Muslims Shia Muslims
What’s the Difference? Sunnis follow the custom of Muhammad (about 90% of Muslims are Sunnis) Shias are Muslims who follow Ali, Muhammad’s closest relative.
How They Disagree Ali was Muhammad’s cousin and was married to his daughter. After Muhammad died, Muslims split over who would succeed Muhammad as leader of Islam The Sunnis wanted the community to choose the best leader to succeed Muhammad The Shia favored Ali, feeling that leadership should stay within the prophets family
Sunni vs. Shi’a Islam Sunni Muslims are the majority of Muslims on earth. 90% They believed that the most qualified guy should lead after Muhammad’s death. Shi’a Muslims are the minority group of Muslims on earth. 10% They believed that Muhammad’s closest relative, Ali should lead after his death
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