Questions tagged [shiism]
The Shia (Arabic: شيعة, Shīʿah) represent the second largest denomination of Islam and adherents of Shia Islam are called Shias or the Shi'a as a collective or Shi'i individually. Shia Muslims believe in Imamat as one of the five pillars of Islam and this belief makes them different from other Muslims. Imamat means only Allah has the right to select the political leader and Caliph for Muslims.
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Is it permissible for Sunni Muslims to pray behind Shi'a Muslims?
The other day I prayed behind a Shi'a Muslim without realizing and I noticed a little later that he was Shi'a. The prayer I followed didn't seem like the usual prayer I normally follow behind Sunni ...
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What are the origins of Shia and Sunni division?
Can anyone tell me about the origins of Shia and Sunni division? Why were two different groups of Muslims created?
Allah didn't send us to live divided. No verse of Quran or Hadith suggest that as ...
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Why does Shi'a Islam differ so much regarding Abu Bakr, Omar and Othman, compared to Sunni teachings?
It is well-known that Sunnis treat the closest companions of the Prophet (i.e.,
Abu Bakr, Omar Ibn Alkhattab and Othman Ibn Affan (Radiya Allahu Anhum رضي الله عنهم اجمعين)) with the greatest of ...
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Why do the Shi'as believe that their Imams can provide divine guidance?
We all know for sure that Prophet Muhammad Sallahu alayhi wassalam was the last Prophet and the seal of the Messengers and he received the final revelation or the "Divine Message".
I and most Sunnis ...
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Why do Shi'as allow mut'ah marriage?
According to Sunnis, mut'ah (temporary marriage) was allowed before but later the Prophet salallahu alayhi wassalam abolished it. It is based on the following hadiths (traditions):
In the Two ...
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What are the sources of Legislation in Shia Islam?
TLDR: What sources of legislation are valid in Shia Islam? Given that Shia Islam varies greatly (asharis vs. rafidees). I will explain by an analogy in Sunni Islam what I'm looking for.
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What is the difference between a Sunni and a Shiite Mosque?
I am considering converting to Islam at a mosque in my area. I have never been to a mosque before, so this will be my first time. I'm not sure what type of mosque this mosque is
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