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Sunni and Shia Islam: Understanding the Differences and Practices

With over a billion Muslims worldwide, learn about the Sunni and Shia branches, key figures like Abu Bakr and Ali, and practices like the Five Pillars of Islam. Explore the diverse beliefs and traditions within Islam, including dietary laws and interfaith relations.

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Sunni and Shia Islam: Understanding the Differences and Practices

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  1. Over 1 billion Muslims 85-90% Sunni (from Sunna) 10-15% Shi‘ite

  2. Abu Bakr (first caliph, r. 632-634) ‘Ali ibn Abi Talib (r. 656-661) Fatima Shi‘at ‘Ali

  3. Twelvers (Ithna ‘asharis/Imamis) ‘Ali was first of 12 imams Last imam disappeared in 10th century, but will return as the mahdi Widespread, incl. majority populations in Iraq, Iran

  4. Isma‘ilis (specifically Nizaris) Living imam, the Aga Khan Focus on inward, private faith Vancouverite Isma‘ilis mostly from India, originally

  5. Sufis suf (wool) Mevlevis

  6. The “Pillars” of Islam Shahada (testimony) Salat (ritual prayer) Zakat (alms tax) Sawm (Ramadan fast) Hajj (greater pilgrimage) la ilaha illa Allah Muhammadun rasul Allah (There is no god except God) (Muhammad is the messenger of God) At dawn, noon, mid-afternoon, sunset and evening masjid (mosque) mu’adhdhin (caller) khutba (sermon) minbar (pulpit) mihrab (prayer niche) ‘id al-fitr (feast of the breaking of the fast) ‘id al-adha (feast of sacrifice)

  7. Jihad (struggle) al-jihad al-akbar (Greater Jihad) - against self and evil, for faith al-jihad al-asghar (Lesser Jihad) - military action, within restrictions

  8. Dietary Laws Prohibition from eating pigs, some other foods Prohibition from drinking alcohol

  9. Rules regarding art? Interfaith relations

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