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SUNNI

SUNNI. SHI’A. Who are the Leaders?:. Who are the Leaders?:. Similar. Why are they the leaders?. Why are they the leaders?:. How many Sunnis are there?. How many Shi’s are there?. Where are Sunnis found in the world?. Where are Shi’a found in the world?. SUNNI. Similar. SHI’A.

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SUNNI

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  1. SUNNI SHI’A • Whoare the Leaders?: • Whoare the Leaders?: Similar • Why are they the leaders? • Why are they the leaders?: • How many Sunnis are there? • How many Shi’s are there? • Whereare Sunnis found in the world? • Whereare Shi’a found in the world?

  2. SUNNI Similar SHI’A • Whoare the Leaders? • Whoare the Leaders?: • Why are they the leaders? • Why are they the leaders? • How many Shi’s are there? • How many Sunnis are there? • Whereare Sunnis found in the world? • Whereare Shi’a found in the world?

  3. SUNNI SHI’A • Believe caliph (leader) should be a descendant of Mohammed • Descendants of Muhammad are the only proper Muslim leaders • 15% of Muslim population • Mostly in Iran, some in Iraq & Lebanon • Believe that caliph (leader) should be elected • Elected leaders are the ones most able to keep the Muslim community together • 85% of Muslim population • Found all over the Middle East Similar monotheistic = worship only one god Allah = “God” Muslims = people who follow the religion Mecca = most holy city Muhammad = founder

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