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Differences: in Shia Islam:

  1. Method of Wiping feet during ablution (Wudhu)
  2. In Shia Islam, it is permitted (but not recommended to not combine) to combine the Prayers (Zuhr and Asr, Maghrib and Isha)
  3. In Adhan (Call to Prayer); Shia say “Hayya ‘ala Khayril ‘Amal” (Come to the Best of Deeds) (Shia believe this was removed from Azan by Muaviyeh)
  4. Shia Muslims do not cross their right hand over left while Praying and keep them hanged.
  5. Concluding the Prayers with Three Takbirs (Saying: Allahu Akbar!) (Not compulsory)
  6. Prostrating on Earth (or part of earth like Turbah or a stone)
  7. It is recommended to pray on the Soil of Karbala.
  8. Prayers for the Dead (Salat al-Mayyit)
  9. Tarawih Prayers is recommended by performing it in Jamaat is Haram

Reference and detailed answer and reasoning:

Chapter 13 of the book: Inquiries About Shi'a Islam (by Imam Sayed Moustafa al-Qazwini)

Battle of Karbala
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