Can someone be both Sunni and Shia?

Fellow Sunni Iraqi here. My dad is Shia and my mom is Sunni. Firstly, all Muslims are the same. Believe in God, the Holy message in the Holy Quran, and that Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) was God's final messenger. Theoretically, no, you cannot be both. Both have different views on various subjects. You may blend in some of the beliefs, but you cannot be both. read more

Until recently Shia–Sunni relations have been cordial, and a majority of people of both sects participated in the creation the state of Pakistan in the 1940s. Despite the fact that Pakistan is a Sunni majority country, Shias have been elected to top offices and played an important part in the country's politics. read more

Sunnis and Shias both hold dozens of misconceptions about each other that can be resolved through conversation. Obviously there will be many disagreements in creed, the narration of each side’s history, and basic tenants of faith, so keep that in mind. read more