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  The Major Difference Between the Shi’a and the Sunni بِسْمِ اللَّـهِ الرَّحْمَـٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ All the Muslims agree that Allah is One, Muhammad (S) is His last Prophet, the Qur’an is His last Book for mankind, and that one day Allah will resurrect all human beings, and they will be questioned about their beliefs and actions. There are, however, disagreements between the two schools in the following two areas: 1. The Caliphate (successorship/leadership) which the Shi’a believe is the right of the Imams of Ahlul-Bayt. 2. The Islamic rule when there is no clear Qur’anic statement, nor is there a Hadith upon which Muslim schools have agreed. The second issue has root into the first one. The Shi’a bound themselves to refer to Ahlul-Bayt for deriving the Sunnah of Prophet (S). They do this in conformity with the order of Prophet reported in the authentic Sunni and Shi’i collections of traditions beside what the Qur’an attests to their perfect purity. The disagreement about the caliphate sh

What is the difference between Sunni and Shia Islam? 5  min read View Larger Image Sunni and Shia Muslims share many aspects of Islamic teachings in common and also have their differences. This article serves as a brief overview of the similarities and differences between the two groups. Are most Muslims Sunni or Shia? Sunnis make up the larger population of Muslims. Approximately 87-90% of Muslims are Sunni while the remaining 10-13% are Shia. Where are they concentrated? Both Sunni and Shia Muslims live throughout the world. However, Sunnis are heavily populated in countries like Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Indonesia. Shia Muslims make up a majority or significant population of countries like Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, and Syria. What do they believe? These differences stem from the extreme claims on both sides. Once this political difference took place, both Sunnis and Shias developed slight differences on larger theological issues. However, Sunni and Shia Muslims believe in the same Qur

Islam orders cleanliness of mind, body and environment Story by   Eman Sakina  | Posted by   Aasha Khosa  • 7 Months ago Eman Sakina The cleanliness of the heart and the body is an important essential of Islam. The Prophet pointed to those two issues with the following hadith: “Islam was built on the foundation of cleanliness.”  Another hadith that reminds us of the principle of cleanliness is as follows: “Allah is clean; He loves clean.”   One of Islam's greatest advantages is the practice of cleanliness and cleansing. Islam has placed such a high value on cleanliness that it has been regarded as one of the religion's goals. In Islam, maintaining one's hygiene is not only seen as a healthy habit but also made into rituals that are integral to the religion. When participating in daily prayers, a Muslim must be clean, which includes thoroughly cleaning himself after using the restroom and completing ablution.   Friday Musings   Many acts of worship in Islam necessitate that

  Languages Top Stories Hyderabad Telangana Andhra Pradesh World Bollywood Featured News Offbeat Photos Videos Education and Career Politics Sports Technology Middle East India Business Crime Jobs Lifestyle Health         Type your search query and hit enter: HOME ISLAMIC HUB CLEANLINESS AND HYGIENE IN ISLAM               Islam places great emphasis on cleanliness, in both its physical and spiritual aspects. On the physical side, Islam requires the Muslim to clean his body, his clothes, his house, and the whole community, and he is rewarded by God for doing so. Prophet Muhammad (SallAllahu Alayhi Wa Sallam) said, for example: “Removing any harm from the road is charity (that will be rewarded by Allah).” [Bukhari] While people generally consider cleanliness a desirable attribute, Islam insists on it , making it an indispensable fundamental of the faith. A Muslim is required to be pure morally and spiritually as well as physically. Through the Qur’an and Sunnah Islam requires the sincere