Differences Between Sunni And Shi’a

Question 1

Shi’a muslims

Answer 1

Followed Prophet’s cousin and son-in-law Ali

Question 2

Sunni muslims

Answer 2

Followed Prophet’s closest compaion, Abu Bakr

Question 3

Qur’an opinions

Answer 3

• sunni muslims believe that the Qur’an like Allah is eternal and has always been in existence, though not in its written form.
• shi’a muslims believe that the Qur’an is not eternal and that it was created by Allah. They believe it can be added to by the Imams whi can also interpret the message