What is the difference between Shia, Sunni, and Kurd Muslims?

Short Answer: Sunni's are basically Arabs and most of the people they conquered and ruled, except for the Persians. They have their roots in Mecca. read more

Kurds who follow Shia Islam live in Southeastern Iraq and central Iraq. They are called Fayi Kurds. Shia Kurds living in Turkey, Sivas, and Tunceli are called Alevis. Summary: The main differences between the Sunni and Kurds is that the Sunnis are people who follow Sunni Islam which is a branch of Islam. read more

Sunni and Shia Muslims share the most fundamental Islamic beliefs and articles of faith and are the two main sub-groups in Islam. They do differ, however, and that separation stemmed initially, not from spiritual distinctions, but political ones. read more