THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SUNNI AND

SHIA MUSLIMS

ByAboubakr Essaddik Kouhadi

“one who follows the traditions of the Prophet Mohammed.”

Sunni

“Shia-t-Ali” or “the Party of Ali.”

followers of “Ahl-al-Bayt” or “People of the Household”

Shia

The Prophet Muhammed

Death

Sunni Shia

Islam’s Split

Ali’s son Hussein was killed in Karbala by the ruling Sunni caliph’s troops.

Main differences in Religious Practice

Shia Muslims believe that the Imam is

sinless by nature, and that his authority is

infallible as it comes directly from God.

Sunni no basis for the veneration or

intercession of saints.

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