- Shia Islam - Wikipedia
Shia Islam[a] is the second-largest branch of Islam It holds that Muhammad designated Ali ibn Abi Talib (r 656–661) as both his political successor (caliph) and as the spiritual leader of the Muslim community (imam)
- Key Differences Between Shia and Sunni Muslims - Learn Religions
Sunni and Shia Muslims share core Islamic beliefs, but their division stems largely from political disagreements over leadership after Prophet Muhammad's death and led to differing practices and spiritual positions
- Shi’i | History Beliefs | Britannica
Shiʿi, member of the smaller of the two major branches of Islam, the Shiʿah, distinguished from the majority Sunnis The origins of the split between the Sunnis and the Shiʿah lie in the events which followed the death of the Prophet Muhammad
- Shia (Shia) Muslim Countries - WorldAtlas
Currently, there are 1 6 billion Muslims around the world with Shia Muslims accounting for almost 20% While most global Muslims are Sunni, a handful of countries have Shia majorities or pluralities These countries are outlined below
- Shia Islam - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Shia Islam (Arabic: شِيعَةٌ, Persian: شیعه) is the second largest branch of Islam Shia Muslim believe that Prophet Muhammad under the command of God chose Ali as Caliph (or Successor) and publicly declared it during his last sermon after Hajj at Ghadir Khumm
- Shia Islam: A Complete Guide to Beliefs, Practices, and History
Shia Islam is a deeply spiritual and historically rich branch of Islam From its origins in the leadership debate to the powerful story of Karbala, from theological depth to philosophical contributions, it has shaped the Muslim world in profound ways
- Shia Islam - wikishia
Shia Islam is one of the two major sects within Islam Along with monotheism, prophethood, and resurrection, Imamate is a principle held by Shi'a Islam, distinguishing it from Sunni Islam In Shi'a Islam, an Imam is believed to be appointed by God and introduced to the people through the Prophet (s)
- What is a Shia Muslim? - imam-us. org
Like any other Muslim, a Shia Muslim shares the fundamental theological beliefs of Islam, such as the Oneness of God, Prophethood, the finality of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh hp), the Holy Quran and its miraculous nature, the resurrection on the Day of Judgement, and Paradise and Hellfire
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