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What do Shias believe about the Quran?
The Shia view of the Qur’an differs from the Sunni view, but the majority of both groups believe that the text is identical. While some Shia disputed the canonical validity of the Uthmanic codex, the Shia Imams always rejected the idea of alteration of Qur’an’s text.
What Shia say about Aisha?
The Shi’a view of Aisha is generally unfavourable. Several prominent Shia accounts even report that she, along with Hafsa, brought about Muhammad’s death by giving him poison. Shi’a also consider Aisha to be a controversial figure because of her political involvement during her lifetime.
Do Shia believe in sunnah?
All Muslims are guided by the Sunnah, but Sunnis stress its primacy. Shia are also guided by the wisdom of Muhammad’s descendants through his son-in-law and cousin, Ali. Sunni life is guided by four schools of legal thought, each of which strives to develop practical applications of the Sunnah.
Do Shia believe Quran is created?
In the Muslim world the opposite point of view — that the Quran is uncreated — is the accepted stance among the majority Sunni Muslims and the Kharijites while minority sects such as the Mutazila, Shia Twelvers , Ismailis and Zaydi believe the Quran is created.
What do Shia say about Abu Bakr?
Shi’a view Umar as the “khalifa-maker” of Abu Bakr and that during Abu Bakr’s khilafat, Umar was his principal adviser. Ali is quoted saying: “I watched the plundering of my inheritance till the first one [Abu Bakr] went his way but handed over the Caliphate to Ibn al-Khattab after himself.”
How old was Aisha Shia?
As all biographers of the Prophet agree that he consummated his marriage with Hazrat Aisha in the year 2 Hijri it can be conclusively said that she was 19 at that time and not nine as alleged in the aforementioned hadiths.
Why is Shia different from Sunni?
The divide originated with a dispute over who should succeed the Prophet Muhammad as leader of the Islamic faith he introduced. Today, about 85 percent of the approximately 1.6 billion Muslims around the world are Sunni, while 15 percent are Shia, according to an estimate by the Council on Foreign Relations.
Do Shia Muslims only love Imam Ali and Imam Hussein?
Shia Muslims only love Imam Ali and Imam Hussein and not Prophet Mohammad This accusation is very common and clearly shows a lack of knowledge on the part of those participating in this misconception. Shia Muslims have pride in loving the Prophet, as well as loving his family which he encouraged us to do.
What do Shia Muslims observe on Ashura?
For example, Shia Muslims observe the Day of Ashura, a day to commemorate the martyrdom of Husayn ib Ali, grandson of Muhammad.
How did the distinction between Shia and Sunni Islam begin?
The distinction between Shia and Sunni Islam began after the death of Islam’s founder Muhammad. Sunni Muslims believed Muhammad did not name a successor to lead Muslims after his death. As a result, they elected a new leader.
Do Shia Muslims love the Prophet (pbuh) and his family?
This accusation is very common and clearly shows a lack of knowledge on the part of those participating in this misconception. Shia Muslims have pride in loving the Prophet, as well as loving his family which he encouraged us to do. Loving the Prophet means to love his beloved family as well.