Discuss the Main Problems between the Sunni and Shi'i Islam.
Title: Discuss the Main Problems between the Sunni and Shi'i Islam.
Category: /Society & Culture/Religion
Details: Words: 1737 | Pages: 6 (approximately 235 words/page)
Discuss the Main Problems between the Sunni and Shi'i Islam.
Category: /Society & Culture/Religion
Details: Words: 1737 | Pages: 6 (approximately 235 words/page)
Islamic law contains rules and guidelines for all aspects of a Muslim's life, such as how to pray, the proper way to conduct a business transaction, how to bury the dead, as well as crimes and punishments. Traditionally, these laws were based largely upon the Koran and the Sunnah, which is the practice or custom of the Prophet Muhammad. These clear principles were applied to new circumstances that later Muslims encountered. Over the course of
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http://www.arches.uga.edu/~godlas/home.html (The Practice and Faith of Islam, accessed on 02/12/02)
http://i-cias.com/e.o/sunni.html (The Encyclopaedia of the Orient, accessed on 02/12/02)
http://lexicorient.com/e.o/shii.html (The Encyclopaedia of the Orient, accessed on 02/12/02)
http://www.sharif.org.uk/iran.htm (Sunni Islam verses Shi'a Islam, accessed on 02/12/02)
Rippin, A (2001) Muslims: Their Religious Beliefs and Practices 2nd Edition, London & New York: Routledge