A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

What do the Shia believe differently than the Sunni?

Best Answers

Shia Islam is based on the Quran and the message of the Islamic prophet Muhammad attested in hadith recorded by the Shia, and certain books deemed sacred to the Shia (Nahj al-Balagha). Shia consider Ali to have been divinely appointed as the successor to Muhammad, and as the first Imam. read more

Interestingly, both Sunni and Shia Islam accept the Muslim teaching that Jesus is one of many prophets in Islam. Yet the New Testament is the book in which many of the historic teachings of Jesus can be found. read more

A schism emerged after the death of the Prophet Muhammad in 632, and disputes arose over who should shepherd the new and rapidly growing faith. read more

Encyclopedia Research

Related Facts

Related Types

Image Answers