sunni and shi’a muslims Flashcards
1
Q
What do Sunni muslims believe about the leader of Islam?
A
Sunni muslims follow the Sunnah, Prophet Muhammad’s teachings and practices, and believe that when he died, he appointed his friend Abu Bakr to be the leader of Islam.
2
Q
What do Shi’a muslims believe about the leader of Islam?
A
Shi’a muslims believe in the Imamate - every leader of Islam must be a descendant of Muhammad. They believe that he appointed his cousin Ali to be the leader of Islam.
3
Q
What are the 6 articles of faith in Sunni Islam?
A
tawhid (belief in one God), angels, holy books, predestination, prophets, judgement day + afterlife
4
Q
What are the 5 pillars of faith in Shi’a Islam?
A
tawhid (belief in one God), prophethood, justice, imamate, resurrection
