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*[https://www.britannica.com/topic/Sunnite Sunnite], at the ''Encyclopædia Britannica'' | *[https://www.britannica.com/topic/Sunnite Sunnite], at the ''Encyclopædia Britannica'' | ||
*[https://www.gotquestions.org/Shia-Sunni-Islam.html Shia and Sunni Islam - what are the differences?], at [[GotQuestions]] | *[https://www.gotquestions.org/Shia-Sunni-Islam.html Shia and Sunni Islam - what are the differences?], at [[GotQuestions]] | ||
| − | *Hayward, John (May 25, 2017). [ | + | *Hayward, John (May 25, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/05/25/shia-vs-sunni-the-schism-western-politicians-dont-understand-and-wont-discuss/ Shia vs. Sunni: The Schism Western Politicians Don’t Understand and Won’t Discuss]. ''Breitbart News''. |
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Latest revision as of 20:31, September 26, 2018
Sunnis are the largest denomination in Islam, comprising about eighty-five percent of all Muslims. Their difference with the minority Shia (or Shiite) Muslims arose soon after Muhammad's death, when a conflict arose over who his successor should be. The Sunnis believe that the first four caliphs—Muhammad's companions—rightfully took his place as the leaders of Muslims, whereas the Shia follow a bloodline. They recognize the teachings and Hadiths of the four caliphs as legitimate religious leaders.
External links
- Sunnite, at the Encyclopædia Britannica
- Shia and Sunni Islam - what are the differences?, at GotQuestions
- Hayward, John (May 25, 2017). Shia vs. Sunni: The Schism Western Politicians Don’t Understand and Won’t Discuss. Breitbart News.