1. 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

2. Sunni vs. Shi'a

3. Sunni vs. Shi'a

4. 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