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Sunni – Shi'a SplitMuhammad dies in 632Dispute over succession – who will be the next
leader? What should be the qualifications of the next leader?
Most followers wanted the community to determine the next leader – SUNNIS
A smaller group wanted someone from Muhammad’s family – Ali – who was married to Muhammad’s daughter (Fatimah) – SHI’AS
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Sunni – Shi'a Split cont. Violence broke out
Two of the earliest leaders murdered Ali killed in the fighting Violence permanently split the two
groups
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SunnisFor Sunnis
best or most qualified person should be either selected or elected as leader (caliph)
leader should act as a protector of the faith but this leader does not enjoy any special religious status or inspiration
Today Sunnis make up 85% of Muslims worldwide
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Shi’asFor Shi’as:leadership should be hereditary (passed down through male descendants of Muhammad’s daughter)
leader (imam) is religiously inspired, sinless and the interpreter of God’s will (but not a prophet)Today Shias make up 15% of Muslims worldwide
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Political Power Both groups now fighting against each other
for power in the Middle East – causing further conflict
Please read and take notes on Sunnis and Shias: Islam’s ancient schism
On a sheet of paper (1 per group) answer the 4 questions from the article.
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