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Sunni/Shia Split
The Shia/Sunni split occurred in the decades immediately following the death of the Prophet Muhammad in 632 A.D. Sunni regard Ali ibn Abu Talib or Ali as the fourth and last of the "rightly guided caliphs", or successors to Muhammad as leader of the Muslims. Shias, on the other hand, feel that the Caliphate should pass down only to direct descendants of Mohammed or Imams. They often refer to themselves as "ahl al bayt" or "people of the house". -
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Shia.org: The Shi'a Homepage
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Wikipedia: Shia Islam and Imamah (Shia Doctrine)
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FoxNews.com: Sunni vs. Shi'a: It's Not All Islam
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NPR Audio: "The Partisans of Ali" program
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Al-Islam: Explore Shi'a Sunni
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Countrystudies.us: Persian Gulf States - Shia Islam
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Shia.org: The Shi'a Homepage
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Islam Times: Saudi Arabian Jets drop Phosphorus Bombs on the Shia of Saada - http://caro.nojangostar.com/vdcevn8z.jh8enik1bj.html
@abunakhli | November 07, 2009 08:16 AM -
#Iraq party leader http://tinyurl.com/yh485c5 says that #Iran is not synonymous with #Shia #Islam or interests of all #Shia. Amen to that.
@IbnSiqilli | November 06, 2009 03:44 PM -
Great short documen. about shoe collector's at the Twelver #Shia shrine of Imam, 'Ali bin Musa al-Rida: http://tinyurl.com/yfzddtr ( #Islam
@IbnSiqilli | November 06, 2009 03:11 PM -
@dadashiii There's been a shooting in the US by a convert to Islam but nobody knows whether he's Sunni or Shia
@revmagdalen | November 05, 2009 11:06 PM -
But which KIND of Islam did the Major convert to? Sunni or Shia?
@revmagdalen | November 05, 2009 10:53 PM
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The Arab Shi'a: The Forgotten Muslims - $35.95
Amazon.com: The Arab Shi'a: The Forgotten Muslims: Graham E. Fuller, Rend Rahim Francke: Books
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Spirituality in Shi'i Islam: Belief and Practice in Shi'ism - $69.95
Amazon.com: Spirituality in Shi'i Islam: Belief and Practice in Shi'ism: Ali Amir-Moezzi: Books
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View All Shia Islam Questions (28) | Ask a Questioncan a shia boy marry with a hindu or a non-muslim girl? (1 Answer)Shia Muslim faith is vast and have many different groups. Quote: "a muslimah, female muslim, cannot marry a non muslim and such a marriage would be unlawful in islam. May ... read moreIs Shia LaBeof dating Carey Mulligan? (2 Answers)They are co-starring in an upcoming show, and were recently spotted cuddling and kissing at a restaurant. Shia still express interest in another woman, Megan Fox. Despite this, the relationship ... read morewhere can i buy islamic clothing online? (2 Answers)Here are a few websites: http://www.shukronline.com/ The link above seems to have the best selection and looks like a large reputable site. Here are a few smaller sites: http://www.jelbab.com/ http://www.aljilbab.com/ ... read moreDo you think a suspended drivers license is fair punishment for Shia LeBeoufs July 2008 DUI? (3 Answers)If he was indeed guilty of DUI then suspended license is the least the courts should do. Too many people are killed and injured by people driving impaired.Refusing to test ... read more
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Shia Islam Key People
- Muhammad - Founder of Islam
- Wikipedia: Muhammad
- Ali inb Abi Talib - To Shi'a muslims, the First Imam and the first rightful caliph.
- Wikipedia: Ali inb Abi Talib
- Fatimah bint Muhammad - Daughter of the prophet Muhammad
- Wikipedia: Fatimah bint Muhammed
- Hasan ibn Ali - Grandson of Muhammad
- Wikipedia: Hasan ibn Ali
- Muhammad - Founder of Islam
