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WORLD HISTORY
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Question
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The difference between Shiite Muslims and Sunni Muslims is
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Sunnis believe Imams are descended from Ali and Fatima; Shiites do not.
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Sunnis are devout and mystical; Shiites are never devout and mystical.
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Shiites believe only descendants from Ali and Fatima can be religious leaders; Sunnis do not.
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Shiites are devout and mystical; Sunnis are never devout and mystical.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Shīʿa Islam is based on a ḥadīth report concerning Muhammad’s pronouncement at Ghadir Khumm. Shīʿa Muslims believe that ʿAlī ibn Abī Ṭālib, Muhammad’s cousin and son-in-law, should have been the designated successor to Muhammad as Islam’s spiritual and political leader.
Detailed explanation-2: -Ali was the cousin and son-in-law of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, and a member of the Ahl al-Bayt. According to Shias, Ali was the first Imam who is believed to be the rightful successor to Muhammad, divinely appointed successors of Muhammad who are claimed by the Shias.
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