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Sunni and Shia

Sunni and Shia. The divisions of Islam. Who should be Caliph?. A Caliph is the leader of the Islamic faith After Mohammed’s death his death most of his close followers chose Abu Bakr as leader or Caliph

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Sunni and Shia

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  1. Sunni and Shia The divisions of Islam

  2. Who should be Caliph? A Caliph is the leader of the Islamic faith After Mohammed’s death his death most of his close followers chose Abu Bakr as leader or Caliph Others thought that the Caliph should be from Mohammed’s family and baked Ali his son-in-law and cousin War broke out… Ali was killed in battle with the Sunni

  3. Two Major Sects Sunni Shia Follow Ali and his descendents 15% of all Muslims True Religious leaders (Imams) are infallible Theological issues are decided by the infallible Imam • Follow Abu Bakr and the Caliphs chosen after him • 85% of all Muslims • Leaders (Caliphs) and theological issues decide by consensus

  4. Ongoing Conflict The Sunni and Shia still don’t get along In Iraq each group has attacked the other making it peace in that country harder to achieve Similar difference cause problem in Syria and other Islamic countries

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