The two groups within Islam...
The two main groups within Islam are Sunni and Shi’ite.
Sunni is the most widespread form of Islam. Shi’ite Islam is the predominant
religion in Iran and has major communities in Lebanon and Iraq.
The division between the groups began after the death of Muhammad who did not make any provision for a successor. A dispute arose between who would succeed Muhammad; a close relative of the Prophet or an early convert to Islam who had worked closely with Muhammad.
The main community, the Sunni, chose to elect as leader a member of Muhammad’s tribe, Abu Bakr, who then became Caliph. The smaller group, the Shi’ite, chose Ali, the cousin of Muhammad, as successor as they believed leadership should run through Muhammad’s family.
The division between the groups began after the death of Muhammad who did not make any provision for a successor. A dispute arose between who would succeed Muhammad; a close relative of the Prophet or an early convert to Islam who had worked closely with Muhammad.
The main community, the Sunni, chose to elect as leader a member of Muhammad’s tribe, Abu Bakr, who then became Caliph. The smaller group, the Shi’ite, chose Ali, the cousin of Muhammad, as successor as they believed leadership should run through Muhammad’s family.
Sunni Islam and Shi'ite Islam
In Sunni Islam the ultimate source of authority is the Muslim
community. For Shi’ite Muslims,
authority resides in the divinely appointed leader, the Imam, rather than the
community.
Shi’ite Muslims also hold the view that the caliphs are empowered with the same spirit that empowered Muhammad and therefore can speak authoritatively in new situations. Sunni Muslims, on the other hand, believe the caliph has no power to innovate.
Sunni and Shi’ite Muslims agree on the broad range of Islamic principles, but Shi’ite Muslims have distinctive practices, such as the celebration of the tenth day of Muharram. This day commemorates the death of Ali’s son Husayn, who died in battle. Husayn’s suffering is seen as redemptive.
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Shi’ite Muslims also hold the view that the caliphs are empowered with the same spirit that empowered Muhammad and therefore can speak authoritatively in new situations. Sunni Muslims, on the other hand, believe the caliph has no power to innovate.
Sunni and Shi’ite Muslims agree on the broad range of Islamic principles, but Shi’ite Muslims have distinctive practices, such as the celebration of the tenth day of Muharram. This day commemorates the death of Ali’s son Husayn, who died in battle. Husayn’s suffering is seen as redemptive.
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