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Understanding Sunni and Shia Islam by Opsidijan H is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document contains references to several sources that discuss the schism between Sunnis and Shias in Islam, including the different beliefs around the rightful successor to Muhammad and the role of imams. It references the BBC article on the ancient schism between the two groups. It also cites sources that discuss the definition of Ahl al-Bayt, traits of imams according to Shia Islam, as well as global population estimates of Shias ranging between 10-15% of Muslims.
- Author
- Opsidijan H
- Language
- EN