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How are Shiite Muslims different from Sunnis in their belief?
I learnt Shiite muslims are the followers of Ali. What make Shiites believe in Ali? Some Sunnis say that Shiites are not really Muslims. Why is that? Could you please explain with some exmaples. Thank you. The disputations between Sunni and Shiite are over the succession of the califate. The Shiites believe that a descendent … Continue reading
What is the difference between sunni, shiah and sufi muslims?
What are the differences between sunni, shiah and sufi muslims? I am sunni and was wandering what the differences are. http://www.spiritrestoration.org/Church/Sunni_and_Shiite_muslims.htm Sunnis account for about 85 percent of the world's Muslims.They believe the first four caliphs,or supreme religious leaders, were the rightful successors of the Prophet Muhammed (PBUH) but have chosen subsequent leaders based on … Continue reading