Sunni & Shia - What is (really) the difference?

I see many videos talking about the differences between the Sunni and Shia, but most of them present a simplified version. In this video, I try to give you a more comprehensive overview.
For more detailed overviews, check out my other videos:
What is Shia Islam?: • What is Shia Islam? - ...
The Isma'ilis: • What is Shia Islam? - ...
What is Sufism? (Mostly Sunni): • What is Sufism?
What is Salafism?: • What is Salafism?
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[@LetsTalkReligion]

For more detailed overviews, check out my other videos: Shia Islam (Twelvers): kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYm6cneHbK2crK8&pp=ygUSd2hhdCBpcyBzaGlhIGlzbGFt The Isma'ilis: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXfQYWallshsm9U&pp=ygUSd2hhdCBpcyBzaGlhIGlzbGFt Sufism (Mostly Sunni): kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5ScnGykq657hbc&pp=ygUGc3VmaXNt Salafism: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqTSY5toZrKtpM0&pp=ygUIc2FsYWZpc20%3D Support Let's Talk Religion on Patreon: www.patreon.com/letstalkreligion Or through a one-time donation: www.paypal.com/paypalme/letstalkreligion Also check out the Let's Talk Religion Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/0ih4sqtWv0wRIhS6HFgerb?si=95b07d83d0254b Music by: Filip Holm Most of my music can be found here: Filip Holm: open.spotify.com/artist/2O7FLjTvLWdWHDBgog9MPG?si=wLyeCLaoS4il7XLhhMgntQ Zini: open.spotify.com/artist/0jy5KbYexv9k3zx2KWxXYQ?si=LMbsxxvjT-uI6bWwUxkPIw

[@ems4884]

Again ... Love your public education outreach work here. I've learned so much already on topics that are way outside my research area. (Especially laying sick in bed for a week.) A possible future topic? What's the religious studies take on the social control theory of "religious cults / new religious movements"? The most often cited text seems to be Combatting Cult Mind Control. It's very much in the field of social psychology. What I find interesting? The BITE model proposed in it could be used to, effectively place all new religious movements, but also all religious sects on a sliding scale between "high control "cult"" and low control sect. So, say, the branch Branch Davidians would be at the top and, say, Australian Aboriginal "dreamtime" rituals or other folk religions would be at the bottom. Your interest in Islam might make you a good person to address this, given the fairly strict practices of religious law in Sunni, Salafi and Ibadi Islam.

[@hussainalhussaini9281]

I am a 61 year old Muslim. All my life, especially at young age, I have attended various Islamic events and travelled to places related to my belief. All these years, I never knew this much that you presented in this video. Maybe I wasn't informed, or simply, I didn't ask. What an excellent presentation that deserves all the credit. I feel ashamed of myself, Thank you.

[@Justin-ShalaJC]

Never feel ashamed of learning brother.

[@brendaalbaugh8927]

We all live and learn regardless of religious beliefs. I learn everyday glad others do as well!

[@johnk3137]

Every day you learn something new is a good day.

[@benjamintickle1476]

I'm a 50 year old man. Raised Lutheran but as life went on ,I realized religion is here to control us. One day,hopefully, the world will realize religion is an imaginary boundary. We live we die and everything in between is a waste if we can't get along. Christians don't like muslims, muslims don't like Christians, how does either have peace after death if hate is all both know? I have given up believing in God , I hope the world realizes how ignorant both sides have been. We'll never go anywhere with hate.

[@jacovawernett3077]

Lchaim from Jacova born March 11th in a Bethlehem. My covenant with God aka Elohim Adonai Hashem is to make Israel One. It means to bring peace and reconciliation between Jew, Christian, Muslim, cousins by Abraham. One of the things God told me I am is Evergreen. My middle name is Sue. When the Evergreen freighter Evergiven blocked the Suez Canal right before Passover, Easter and Ramadan I laughed with God and the entire angel team in Heaven above. For I knew. My Hebrew name Jacova is the female form of Jacob. In Aramaic Thomas means Twin. I am Rain. I am Anchor. I am The Ali Wickstrom. I am what God told and showed me I am.

[@safiagha8002]

I am also Sushi! My father was Sunni and my mother was Shia

[@safiagha8002]

@Muhhahha what do you mean cousins? My parents? NO!! Father's family is Pashtun and Mother's side is Balooch

[@anndds]

@@safiagha8002 he is a troll, his username is Muahaha (laughter)

[@jabujolly9020]

If you're Sushi you must taste nice.

[@Dasnanortion]

@@jabujolly9020 I am ordering you some water for this... thirsty comment! *wink* *wink*

[@jabujolly9020]

@@Dasnanortion Hey! I was hoping for some saki!

[@MatteBlacke]

I’m not religious or interested in adopting a religion but I’m very interested in learning about religion as it relates to history, philosophy and the state of the world today. I really appreciate your detailed and balanced presentations. Thank you for all your hard work.

[@CRneu]

Same. I'm either agnostic or atheist(I dont think it matters), but religion has shaped so much of our culture and how events play out that one basically has to understand the history of religion to understand why many groups act the way they do. Understanding many geopolitical and humanitarian actions is greatly enhanced by knowing the religious context.

[@adityanegi1604]

Same

[@byronryan4216]

Faerie folklore 🧚‍♀️

[@RedSparta09]

Yes,,, after learning more and more... I found Islam is worst in all of them

[@ghosthunter0950]

To sum things up. Religion is a scary cult that can lead people to both good and evil. But it's scary how you can make good people do evil things with it. We should be working to get rid of it.

[@KING_SADAT]

I am a 12er shia, and i love my Suni brothers. ❤❤

[@lan8346]

Do u believe that 12 imams are saint?

[@Allahuma.sali.ala.muhammad.]

We don't love you for the sake for the sake of Allah.

[@user-jg4bx8se8b]

They were determined by allah​@@lan8346

[@Random_user21242]

​@@Allahuma.sali.ala.muhammad.yeah me neither may Allah curse the nawasib

[@dortoka]

Its amazing how a video from a YT channel with 2.2k subscribers teaches me better than a college level course on the same subjuct. Cheers bro, subbed

[@LetsTalkReligion]

That is kind of amazing, and a little sad that some education is not delivering. But glad I could provide a counter to that :)

[@mowvu5380]

@Teal Seal i cannot agree more. this video had me subscribing within 5 mins lol. when you know, you know. and hold up! he's on 200k subs already wtf.

[@iBMcFly]

Well that’s cause college is a scam.

[@billsamuls7620]

then christian prince on you tube must be wrong

[@asylumental]

495k subscribers now 🤣🤣

[@Babujaw]

As a sunni who studied both suna and shia, this is extremely well put and subtle. Good job

[@-MO22]

Quran Verse (6:159) 👆 Indeed, those who have divided their religion and become sects - you, [O Muhammad], are not [associated] with them in anything. Their affair is only [left] to Allah ; then He will inform them about what they used to do.

[@saumitrachakravarty]

Such stoic objectivity on Islam and Muslim is rare in today's hyperpolarized world, especially in social media. Kudos to you for keeping it nuanced.

[@gray_ggk]

As a Muslim myself, this cleared a lot for me. I had just been told "We aren't Sunni or Shia, we are just Muslims" whenever I asked them. Thank you for making such a concise video!

[@pero02review47]

there a huge different in belief between these two group. So choose wisely which one you feels more in line with the Quran as the source and Hadith/sunnah.

[@mcbatetens]

Aka jewish haters 😂

[@gray_ggk]

@@mcbatetens Why would I hate Jewish people?

[@anti-Therian-Anti-Lgbtq]

Lol There is no just-Muslim person. How do you rate it? Do you think that Abu Bakr (may God curse him) was the first caliph or Ali, peace be upon him? Or how do you pray your prayers if you only call yourself a Muslim?

[@ultraviolet2412]

​@@anti-Therian-Anti-Lgbtqhow do you feel cursing the first sahabi of Prophet Mohammed pbuh?

[@elijahramos4398]

I love how articulate he ius when pronouncing peoples languages. It shows appreciation, respect and care towards anothers culture. wishing you good luck and fortune from South Florida

[@CaptainQuark9]

He is indeed very articulate and pronounces the foreign names very well. This is the first time I have watched any videos by this contributor, and I am intrigued by his accent; I'm 95% convinced he's Swedish.

[@SteinGauslaaStrindhaug]

@@CaptainQuark9 yes, he at least have a Swedish first and last name: Filip Holm, studied and works in Sweden and according to LinkedIn speak Swedish at a fluent or native level, and he sounds Swedish, so it seems quite likely that he's Swedish. :)

[@Do2494]

Yes, I really appreciate that with every video, not that he would be less relevant if he didn't it just shows an additional effort that I appreciate alot!

[@Ironcammandoo]

kalki avatar (beast of the earth) (christ on the white horse) (son of man on clouds) is the biggest enemy of dajjal/antichrist/kali 😏 Kalki Avatar (Murtaza) cousin of Moula mahdhi a.s. (muhammad) 😎 Moula mahdhi is raja shashidhuvj (the mighty one) 😎 Prophet Moula Isa a.s. will kill dajjal cause dajjal is going to kill Kalki Avatar 😏 Kalki Avatar will follow orders from 2 religious king Moula mahdhi a.s. and Moula Isa a.s. 😎 Kalki Avatar going to have 2 swords and ring of moula sulaiman a.s. and staff of moula musa a.s. (iron rod) Staff of moula musa a.s. is like omintrix can transform into anything and can transform others into anything And stone in the ring of moula sulaiman a.s. is also known as kastav mani and it's more powerful than all 6 infinite stones combined 😇 This staff will transforms into white horses with wings,weapons,iron-man,cloud etc or can do imagination into reality 😎 *Ratn sru sword of lord shiva (miri)😇 *Ratn varu (zulfakar) sword of Moula Ali (piri) 😇 miri piri 😇 Satyug (sunrise from West) 01.aug.38 😏 Sambal is hospital 😏 Gzwa e hind 2029 😎

[@burtonrivera5253]

Shiva uses Trishul and his son Murugan, a Vel

[@excambo]

I am Shi’a, my daughter in law is Sunni, we have excellent relations. We are all Muslims, and united under the prophethood of Muhammad peace be upon him.

[@ratulabdullah6798]

Then y r u still calling urself shia what's that Nowhere in quran r8? Consider n introduce urself as Muslim❤️

[@farisaiman8537]

Stop being taqiyya

[@th9827]

@@farisaiman8537 Stop being a dumb hater! We are not afraid nor will ever be from you, it's quite the opposite you guys fear us for no reason.

[@gowinnagaraju6363]

In my country, Malaysia, the Shia Islam is outlawed. Shia Islam is considered ajaran sesat/deviant teaching. The followers of Shia Islam usually get arrested and prosecuted.

[@th9827]

@Secosia there are bunch of people who are extremists who do this, like they are sunnis who curse on Ahlul bayt! Does all sunnis curse on Ahlul bayt? The answer is no! But your extremist imams Always will show you those shia extremist minority and will tell you look at shia muslim and will start to stuff your brains with all the lies like that we don't worship god or that we have another Qur'an or that we consider Ali as prophet not Mohammad pbuh or that we curse the prophet wives or that we don't pray 5 times a day or that we never existed in the times of rashidons or that we don't do hajj... We are used to all your scholar's lies :)

[@robertthomas4234]

Your clear-mindedness is a welcome addition to the often hysterical discussions about religion. Thank you.

[@m.jidanandhikafaturrohman8811]

Im sunni and respectful to my shia brothers we one ummat 💙🇮🇩☪️

[@mohammedkamilshaikh8406]

Can you respect me if I say all the bad words in the world to your mother father and family???

[@eyazulul]

@@mohammedkamilshaikh8406 yes. Because we are taught to always show love and no hate because thats not how our prophet dint represent himself. He was always kind and respectful

[@mohammedkamilshaikh8406]

@@eyazulul can I show you some proof regarding this?? Will you believe??. man you need to read seerat of our sahabis.. (RADIALLAHU ANHUM).. you can't be kind to gustakhs of rasool صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم Or their beloved sahabis..... That's called iman.. Otherwise I'm the name of tolerance you may receive love from kafirs in world but after death you need to face Allah... Keep that in mind...

[@sev9139]

@@eyazulul the prophet ﷺ fought in wars. He wasn’t always this kind and love person. ﷺ

[@eyazulul]

@@sev9139 ah yes comparing war and normal interaction in normal life. Very high intellectual

[@2244khan]

Your unbiased narratives and summation deserve more appreciation than many of the so-called Islamic scholars who incite promote enmity against each other(Shia and Sunni). Those who do not like your video, obviously miss the point that you presented a factual account of the differences and the origins of the divisions between Shia and Sunni and most of these people did not know themselves. Thanks, from a Sunni Muslim.

[@user-eh2pv4sc7h]

So true brother i ageee with you. They are dividing the ummah. When we divide we are weak, together we are stronger.

[@aflow-]

​@@user-eh2pv4sc7hmy brother in Christ, repent and accept Jesus as your Lord and Saviour so you shall have eternal Life ❤

[@brucejtaylor]

This Christian (Quaker) thanks you very much for this. I learned a great deal and unlearned even more.

[@theo6741]

I love this ♥️

[@tarekandnourhan7432]

We need more people like you

[@Volzotran]

Quak

[@sararichardson737]

A Quaker! Such a sane, soothing religion.

[@1mattadams]

Well put.

[@earlhunt8164]

I am a non-Muslim and found this video to be tremendously valuable to my understanding of the history and relationship of these two Muslim groups. Thank you.

[@glupshitto5019]

just remember both sides, like all abrahamic religions, are cringe

[@user-lz1tz7um5w]

@@glupshitto5019whatever makes you sleep at night

[@jcfreak73]

I have been asking this question for many years, and this is the first resource that bothered to actually answer the question. I thank you.

[@hrishikeshdhavale2717]

I am an Indian and a Hindu and I often wondered what is the difference between these two groups; thank you so much dude for coming up with this video. It really helped me to understand the details and the roots of Shia and Sunni. Even I had a thinking that random two groups are just against each other to show superiority over another. I appreciate your reading and research you did to make this video. You made it easier for millions to understand this difference. Cheers to you and keep sharing knowledge. Love from India.

[@Gulamqambar]

After the death of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family), there were two options to seek guidance from. a) The ahlulbayt (the holy household) of the Holy Prophet. b) Others. The ahlulbayt are those family members of the Holy Prophet who grew up in his blessed lap. They are the people in whose house Islam, Qur'an and the sharia'h was revealed. They are the ones upon whom Muslims are obligated to send blessings in their namaz/Salat/Daily Prayers. Ahlulbayt are those family members of the Holy Prophet about whom Allah testifies to their purity, infallibility and sinlessness in the holy Qur'an. They are the ones who the Holy Prophet left behind him with the holy Qur'an. The Ahlulbayt loved the Holy Prophet the most and he loved them the most. Amongst the ahlulbayt you have people like hazrat Ali who is the gateway to to the city of the knowledge of the Holy Prophet, hazrat Fatimah Zahra who is the chief of the women of the paradise. Imam Hasan and Husain, the two leaders of the youths of paradise. They are the heirs of the knowledge and wisdom of the Holy Prophet. Who can understand Islam, Qur'an, sharia'h, the sunnah of the Holy Prophet and so on better than the people of the house? Therefore, after the Holy Prophet Muhammad, the Shi'as seek guidance from the Holy Household of the Holy Prophet. As regards to the others, we are not sure of the state of their iman, their source of knowledge, information and understanding of Islam. Muslims in general and the reverts/converts/new Muslims in particular need to study the history of Islam (not of the Muslims). Carry out your own independent and unbiased research on the personalities like the Holy Prophet Muhammad, his beloved daughter Fatimah and their sons Hasan and Husain (peace and blessings of Allah be upon them all). Explore the school of the ahlulbayt and discover its beauty. Do not be a victim of prejudice, brainwashing, ignorance and misconceptions about the school of the ahlulbayt. www.al-islam.org whoishussain.org www.aoislam.com www.imamali.net/?id=2390 www.ahlulbayt.tv

[@demedici36]

@@Gulamqambar too big to read.... gn

[@bhatfirdous1081]

@@Gulamqambar why we need to seek knowledge from prophet's (pbuh) family or others when knowledge was already given in holy quran? Regarding Hadith we can easily confirm them from quran. If hadith is in harmony with quran then we shall accept it and if it isn't then we will reject it. Stop your shia sunni stupidity. We had already suffered so much from this divide.

[@jesustyronechrist2330]

@Hadi Asadullah And...? Are you trying to scapegoat or something?

[@jesustyronechrist2330]

@Hadi Asadullah I'm not a Christian tho? And that's a double-scapegoat now. Why do you keep doing it?

[@loldwaboutit]

As a Shia, you've definitely done a great job bringing light into the Imams after Ali A.S, furthere more you've taught me aswell in relation to some of the branches, well done!!

[@mountainleopard5370]

Seeking aid from other than the almighty is not allowed

[@fabiology6439]

@@mountainleopard5370 Yet you have some authentic hadiths in your books that say Ya Mohammed and not Ya Allah. We aren't seeking help from them we just ask Gods best creation to get our message through to him, just like how you go to see a doctor before the specialist.

[@mountainleopard5370]

@@fabiology6439 we don’t ask the prophet Muhammad phub for help do you ever see us chanting YAAA MUHAMMAD MADADD? Btw the doctor is Alive to help you, Ali (ra) cannot hear you let alone help you

[@tkthebeyonder6714]

@@fabiology6439 Claiming that the Imam has power over creation and has all-knowledge to interpret and change islamic rulings to his liking is no different than Shirk.

[@fabiology6439]

@@mountainleopard5370 Allah has made this life in a way where we seek a means to attain our goals. For example going to the doctor before the specialist (which is called a metaphor/example in case your uneducated mind didn't understand). This is something very natural and accepted. Even those who believe in God seek help through others, it doesn’t mean that we don’t believe in God if we go to a doctor. When we say Ya Ali or Ya Hussayn we are seeking help from the Ahlulbayt knowing and believing that whatever help they give us is through and by the permission of God. There are several verses in the Quran which encourage people to seek a means to reach their goal or even get closer to God. وَ ما أَرْسَلْنا مِنْ رَسُولٍ إِلاَّ لِيُطاعَ بِإِذْنِ اللَّهِ وَ لَوْ أَنَّهُمْ إِذْ ظَلَمُوا أَنْفُسَهُمْ جاؤُكَ فَاسْتَغْفَرُوا اللَّهَ وَ اسْتَغْفَرَ لَهُمُ الرَّسُولُ لَوَجَدُوا اللَّهَ تَوَّاباً رَحِيماً Nisaa 64 This verse tells believers who are seeking repentance to repent through RasulAllah, basically encouraging people to call upon RasulAllah. يا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا اتَّقُوا اللَّهَ وَ ابْتَغُوا إِلَيْهِ الْوَسِيلَةَ وَ جاهِدُوا فِي سَبِيلِهِ لَعَلَّكُمْ تُفْلِحُونَ Ma’ida 25 Encourages people to seek a means to reach God. When we call upon the Ahlulbayt a.s. we are seeking a legitimate means that God has appointed for us. Saying Ya Ali is not only halal, it is also encouraged because the Ahlulbayt are the means that God uses to connect with us, we use them to connect with God. Also Ya Mohammed s.a.w.s. is in your books but you've just never read them. Plus saying that these people are "dead" and cannot hear us is a pure contradiction with what the Quran says. Suratul Baqarah: Verses 153 − 157 (١٥٣) يَـٰأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُواْ ٱستَعِينُواْ بِٱلصَّبرِ وَٱلصَّلَوٰةِ‌ۚ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ مَعَ ٱلصَّـٰبِرِينَ (١٥٤) وَلَا تَقُولُواْ لِمَن يُقتَلُ فِى سَبِيلِ ٱللَّهِ أَموَٲتُۢ‌ۚ بَلۡ أَحيَآءٌ۬ وَلَـٰكِن لَّا تَشعُرُونَ (١٥٥) وَلَنَبلُوَنَّكُم بِشَىۡءٍ۬ مِّنَ ٱلخَوۡفِ وَٱلجُوعِ وَنَقصٍ۬ مِّنَ ٱلأَموَٲلِ وَٱلأَنفُسِ وَٱلثَّمَرَٲتِ‌ۗ وَبَشِّرِ ٱلصَّـٰبِرِينَ (١٥٦) ٱلَّذِينَ إِذَآ أَصَـٰبَتهُم مُّصِيبَةٌ۬ قَالُوٓاْ إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّآ إِلَيهِ رَٲجِعُونَ (١٥٧) أُوْلَـٰئكَ عَلَيهِمۡ صَلَوَٲتٌ۬ مِّن رَّبِّهِمۡ وَرَحمَةٌ۬‌ۖ وَأُوْلَـئِكَ هُمُ ٱلمُهتَدُونَ O you who believe! seek assistance through patience and prayer; surely Allah is with the patient ones (153). And do not speak of those who are slain in Allah's way as dead; nay, (they are) alive, but you do not perceive (154). And We will most certainly try you with somewhat of fear and hunger and loss of property and lives and fruits; and give good news to the patient ones (155), who, when a misfor­tune befalls them, say: “Surely we are Allah's and to Him we shall surely return” (156). Those are they on whom are blessings and mercy from their Lord, and those are the followers of the right course (157).

[@leonorponce1328]

Incredible clarity, art, graphics, and production quality. This video is a cut above - liked!

[@agavai07]

Thanks for creating this great video. I love how at the end you have asked people for any feedback and you have allowed for corrections if any.

[@farhanhyder7304]

As someone who likes studying Islamic history. It was a great video. You really did put together everything well.

[@billsamuls7620]

WHY DID NOT GOD TELL THEM WHAT TO DO

[@Ironcammandoo]

kalki avatar (beast of the earth) (christ on the white horse) (son of man on clouds) is the biggest enemy of dajjal/antichrist/kali 😏 Kalki Avatar (Murtaza) cousin of Moula mahdhi a.s. (muhammad) 😎 Moula mahdhi is raja shashidhuvj (the mighty one) 😎 Prophet Moula Isa a.s. will kill dajjal cause dajjal is going to kill Kalki Avatar 😏 Kalki Avatar will follow orders from 2 religious king Moula mahdhi a.s. and Moula Isa a.s. 😎 Kalki Avatar going to have 2 swords and ring of moula sulaiman a.s. and staff of moula musa a.s. (iron rod) Staff of moula musa a.s. is like omintrix can transform into anything and can transform others into anything And stone in the ring of moula sulaiman a.s. is also known as kastav mani and it's more powerful than all 6 infinite stones combined 😇 This staff will transforms into white horses with wings,weapons,iron-man,cloud etc or can do imagination into reality 😎 *Ratn sru sword of lord shiva (miri)😇 *Ratn varu (zulfakar) sword of Moula Ali (piri) 😇 miri piri 😇 Satyug (sunrise from West) 01.aug.38 😏 Sambal is hospital 😏 Gzwa e hind 2029 😎

[@ShivaMahadev108]

@@Ironcammandoo are u out of ur mind? Are u mad?

[@amzxar5049]

@seek mogol jews call it eloh or elohim and muslim call it allah

[@gadeezmoutez6539]

@seek mogol hey. Please if a well educated person see your comment will laugh. Deleted it. I don't even want to argue with you. No point to...

[@Bolsonaro_em_Haia]

Congratulations. This is such a difficult subject matter, yet you gave an excellent, informative rundown in fifteen minutes.

[@jafaral-z1090]

your pronounciation is absolutely incredible, it's like you can speak the language (this is my first video of you so idk but it seems that you do have a second language- you definitely have more range than the average english speaker)

[@online6348]

This is so interesting because Im from morocco and we are sunnite and celebrate ashoura as well, but for us its a joyfull celebration. I never knew that the shiaa were mourning that day

[@mob4300]

Nice video. Just a note. Shia believe in Imam Ali (A.S.) being the successor because of the event at Ghadeer Khumm where the Prophet (S.) said that "Whoever I am his master (Mawla) then Ali is his master (Mawla)" along with other events. Also, Twelver Shias (the main group of Shias) still have a living Imam, Imam Mehdi (AJ.), who is in occultation and will return. This is similar to how Muslims believe Prophet Jesus (A.S.) will return. This is just a general note and more details can be found at the appropriate sources.

[@ahmedshah8522]

That sum up better

[@PedroCruzPedro]

What do you mean by alive but in occultation? Is there a living person who carries that title but lives in hiding, or is it purely eschatological figure?

[@703216]

Well said

[@703216]

@Pedro Cruz yes Imam Mahdi who is the 12th and last Imam is still living until these days but in hiding and he will only appear again before a certain number of years before yawm al kiyamah

[@Rimezeineddine]

Well said👏 I thought of this too when watching the video. We didn’t just make up from our own minds that Imam Ali should be the successor, he was literally appointed by the Prophet (pbuh)

[@vigosfilm4809]

Dont forget the +10% morale of armies and the +10% shock damage

[@alimahmoud7674]

Only goes to show who really is on the right path

[@jamesmulcahy4109]

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[@williamgarayua5878]

🏟️ Besiege every Mecca to kill every idol, but keep its Gold like a Black Stone, to be kissed and touched to forgive your faults... 💰 LOVE OF MONEY is ONE GREAT god! ☝️ It is the endless fight for POWER, camouflaged as religion; The more it grows, the more division... So, Lets Praise THE ARMIES OF JIHAD for heading to Self Destruction, like a Babel Tower collapsing over its poor foundation... ⚖️ wgt

[@vigosfilm4809]

@@williamgarayua5878 tf u talking bout?

[@williamgarayua5878]

Dear "@@vigosfilm4809" : Im more than happy to explain it to you, if asked, but not because mocking at others; Maybe you are very good about percentages, but still need to improve about what is morale or Armies of JIHAD disguised as religion or Ottoman Empire... Wars need to be ended, and not perpetuated by praising it... 🌐🕊️ wgt

[@hafizzulkfali3030]

I’m sunni muslim who studied abrahamic religion. For me, it doesn’t matter which path you use to follows because we all worship the same entity which is one God (Allah s.w.t), just put your trust in Allah & never arguing about others people view. We all deserve to live in peacefully.

[@faristasairuv5143]

Ameen

[@Abstract.x]

Absolutely ❤️

[@asifimranemon9096]

Do you consider your children as "other" people and adhere to the idea of letting them lead their life with their religious choice or no religion at all?

[@agostocobain2729]

It’s a big thing to put down Shia Muslims. Especially on KZbin “big Muslim KZbinrs” I won’t mention names, love to do this, and they get love from the Sunni community it’s not right especially because Sunnis are a majority. So I come from family with both because I’m Iranian and I have both Kurdish and Azerbaijani and it offends me, but even my Shia side of the family they are jus Muslims. They pray everyday and to Allah (swt) everything Sunnis says about Shia is rubbish

[@abdellatif9632]

So it does not matter if u consider the prphet's companions kafirs

[@hasanchoudhury5401]

Very helpful and informative. Most appreciated as we have only been confused by modern conflicts as mass media worsened the divides lot worse than I ever known personally. Peace and stability may come from knowing that we are more similar than different. Regards.

[@idbuyanewbmx]

From your prior videos, I knew that I needed to see this. You are so humble and I never see you pass judgment and you are so fair. Well done as always, my friend.

[@thebomb78]

I'm a Christian (Catholic) just here for education. I see similarities between us and the Protestants who are also Christians but who have many differences to us and our Orthodox Christian brothers. The peace of the one God be with you all.

[@DumbSkippy]

I'm Jewish Orthodox and like you, here to learn. Respect.

[@apalahartisebuahnama7684]

Jews, Christians and Muslims have the same one God, the God of Abraham, you guys just have different interpretations and practices.

[@ErickGarcia-fw6jl]

Real Christians worship Jesus Christ not Mary.

[@milesinnz]

heck, what happened to the other 4,000 Gods.. and who says a one God is right ??? because some human told you so ?

[@milesinnz]

@Fiona's Life and Challenges why not take another step and learn about the history of religion and mythology ?

[@ibtihalbagir4170]

What an effort! Great job I'm really enjoying your videos 💞

[@caritas3015]

I am very impressed with not only your in-depth analysis of this subject but the clear and concise articulation and presentation. You sir are a true scholar in my opinion and make a fantastic teacher. It is clear from the beginning how intelligent you are and how much preparation you invested in this video, for that I am most very thankful. Great job! and thank you.

[@joerosati3309]

This is a high quality video and the best I’ve seen on the subject so far, thank you for your time sir, it benefited me greatly. Reading a book called political tribes and it talks about these two groups without defining them. This helped a bit with that

[@nathangreyism]

Been through 40 or so videos looking for a breakdown like this… thank you

[@jester92345]

This is a lot of information crammed into 15 min. Very well presented and I learned a lot about the Muslim Sunni and Shia groups!

[@jovenramirez1488]

Well, if there are people born to Sunni-Shia (Sushi) couples, there are also people born to Safavid-Hashemite (Sashimi) couples.

[@ericcloud1023]

Brilliant! Lmao 🤣😆

[@user-qj2en9od5s]

Well done

[@ahmadshasha3632]

🤣🤣🤣

[@GamelanSinarSurya]

😂🤣

[@amzxar5049]

In reality they actually can't

[@marleybedford8628]

I love the little girl who declares herself “Sushi.” Adorable and a hope for the future. Blessings be.

[@surajoafakamuhammad700]

I'm sorry for the poor Sushi who is bound to be molested by temporary marriage (mutu'a).

[@marleybedford8628]

@@surajoafakamuhammad700 ; Oh God I hope not. That is just awful.

[@gladyssandoval3737]

Ther,s only on god

[@dr.farehasaleem5061]

Wat is this terminology SUSHI ?? I didnt agree with this ??? We are born muslims and we have religion in our BLOOD specially blood gp Apositives have qualities of Hazrat ALI because he was cousin of OUR Nabi MOHAMMAD,Hazrat Adam,hazrat Ibrahim,mohd,ALI,Hssan,Hussain all r Imams of their ERA quality of conqueror, Leadership,Itellectuals,beautiful,Aerogant,Sensitive related to religions are blood gp A positives true descendents of Hazrat ALI

[@ArroEL922]

@@dr.farehasaleem5061 "SUSHI" is a light-hearted joke to resolve a serious problem. Since her mother is SUNNI and her father is SHIA, if you combine the first two letters of SUNNI and the first three letters of SHIA, you get SU-SHI, that is SUSHI. At 14:48 in video, the young child is a combination of her mother and father, hence SUSHI which is not an actual faction of Muslims. To make matters more hilarious (or serious, depending on how you look at it), sushi is a Japanese food based on raw fish. On a more serious note, though, did you say that Muslim religion is based on blood grouping? And that A+ is more common among Muslims of the decedents of Hazrat Ali? Could you please share a link/URL to show at least one such study done under strict scientific conditions with relevant statistical analyses? Thank you!

[@AdnanAriffin]

I'm glad to have discovered your site and pleased to know about your well researched video which one can listen and learn, do provide more to us.

[@carolynbuckley8733]

Wow. I'm impressed. You presented this in a way that makes it easier to understand somehow. I'm impressed. Thanks for the information

[@XxXLoloLalaXxX]

This was a wonderful video! You shed light on the issue in a very objective way. I adored this video!

[@sm6756]

You did a great job in research and in explanations. I went through your videos by chance and i’m amazed!

[@zaidal-hindawi1784]

Thank you for such a clear, concise and unbiased explanation. I never understood the differences between Shia and Sunni Islam so thank you for the explanation.

[@kirtliedahl]

That was very informative! Thank you for an excellent explanation. 🙂

[@raymondfranklin348]

Salaam, I want to thank you for making these videos, but also for including my Maser, Sheikh Ahmadou Bamba, in the introduction!

[@LetsTalkReligion]

I think it's good to show that the "Muslim World" doesn't just consist of Arabs & Persians, but has a much broader and inclusive range. Also, I think Ahmadou Bamba is especially inspirational and should be highlighted more.

[@dawynn9362]

“Conflict of succession” is a common theme among any groups, religion and politics.

[@sarkarhaider]

I think this is best round up introduction in limited time capsule presentation Very well done

[@fancydirtblock9196]

It is good to watch someone without any biases talk about sects in Islam

[@nadiyaibrahim6826]

I like the way you present facts in a very objective manner; a great scholar in the making :). I can say that you said it all correct, at least for the part on Shi’ism.

[@javed9662]

... and also for the part of Sunni.

[@esaw7067]

@seek mogol both Sunni and shia believe Muhammad died a natural death. Where are you getting your information from?

[@bhatfirdous1081]

@seek mogol Where from you got this bullshit? Both shia and sunni accept that there was natural death of prophet Muhammad (pbuh)

[@Zee-mj3kb]

Umm did he? He didn't even mention Ghadeer. Prophet Muhammad already told the Muslims multiple times who is gonna lead them after his death. The Sunnis rejected it after his death, which led THEM to deviate, not us.

[@boygenius538_8]

@@bhatfirdous1081 he did die naturally but he was injured in khaiber which lead to his death

[@michaeltayeby6242]

One difference is Shia have continuity of leadership to carry responsibility of guidance in every aspects.

[@skaetur1]

😂

[@MegaBaddog]

Their so called imams are infallible. i mean they call upon them like some demigods

[@bakerzane3055]

@@MegaBaddog from what I can tell they don’t look up to them as “demi gods” but they remember the bloodshed of the grandchildren of Prophet Muhammad

[@ibrahimyilmaz4861]

@@bakerzane3055 he didn’t say look up to them as demigods. He said call upon them as demigods

[@bakerzane3055]

@@ibrahimyilmaz4861 my point still stands

[@kumarsankarra3372]

Your clarity in thought and expression on matters within the realm of inquiry into religious and philosophy is very remarkable and thus commendable, for you serve to enlarge the visions of the common masses having very little time and energy for pursuing these matters and you thus contribute to the peace of tgis strife-ridden world. Congratulations to you...

[@ltsoup2778]

Im not religious, i grew up in an atheist household but i love learning about religion thank you for this videos ❤️

[@craigjenks9064]

I love learning how disliked I am for my beliefs also 😉 . and yes I agree with you too

[@Lightbringer11.11]

I am neither Atheist nor a believer, i am just not interested to do or take part in any religious things. And i do not follow any kind of groups. I just live my life. Also sometimes i think the whole world is just a plaything for God. He knows i am sinning, he also knows if i go to hell or not 😅 We are basically like a Puppet doing what the divine entity want us to do. Maybe i am more like the iblees who knows God is the one yet do things that god has forbidden. I do not care if i die right now or i live another 30 years, i do not care if i go to hell nor i want to go to heaven. So what am I actually? 😊

[@kims144]

But I hope you figure things out before you check out of this world. Don't believe that you came from monkeys and therefore you owe to yourself to find the answer

[@craigjenks9064]

@@Lightbringer11.11 strong. I feel similar

[@NAStheNomad]

⁠the whole point of this world is, it is your choice and decisions that will affect your afterlife. It’s not prewritten, you have your own will.

[@rhiakaty9864]

An amazing video! Very well presented and explained, thank you 🙏🏽

[@svx94]

Thank you for sharing, and promoting knowledge and understanding!

[@LawtonDigital]

I look forward to videos that go into specific details about (at least) the major branches.

[@Makambapretu2012]

👍Brilliant explanation. I hope you have more of these videos about more religions. I'm not a religious person, but i always like to be well informed for when i encounter people who think they know their religion. And are pretentious thinking they know things better.

[@somnath1maji]

Thanks for this video. I have looked for this answer for a long time but usually people only talk about the succession issue. Glad I saw this video where you have really gone beyond the obvious.

[@trojanette8345]

You do a much better job at explaining this sensitive topic than most Western news media organizations and documentary productions. Thank You for your time in explaining this issue.

[@troydamrill9094]

American here let me say it mainstream western media is trash and not to be trusted

[@RRAX]

Why point at Western media on a topic they have no clue about

[@NicoFromTheWaves]

What a well presented and thoughtful explanation!

[@Fenrisson]

Thanks for the video, mate. I am not a muslim, but one of my passions if the study of religions. I'll check your other videos for sure.

[@chaz66321]

Thank you for enlightening me(us) in the very intricate and complex history of the Islamic religion. The more we know the better it helps us understand humans that have religious views and tenets than we as individuals.

[@pauls4923]

Incredibly articulate and well explained. I’m so much smarter now than i was 15 minutes ago. Thank You

[@BiglerSakura]

"Because things insist on always being complicated" --- This is the universal explanation for everything that's going on on Earth :)

[@seyedmeghdadtabatabai750]

Thanks for the great content. It was a very good account on the divisions of Islam. I would, however, also mention the significant similarities between the two main sects. For example, many of the hadiths, although from different sources (eg Sahabah vs Imams) they convey the same meaning, or even are identical. Or the the backbone of most rituals, despite differences in details, are more or less the same (5 time prayers, Ramadan fasting, Hajj, etc.).

[@manoocal]

I have been impressed by some of your previous videos but you have not dealt with the origin of this issue with well researched analysis. But over all thank you for your informative video.

[@jay-jaypumatong488]

Thank you for this video. I learned a lot about our muslim brothers and sisters. More power to you!

[@ggerely]

@Who taught You To Hate Yourself One is all and all is One my friend.

[@ggerely]

@Who taught You To Hate Yourself Do what you must

[@klytouch5285]

Sunni and Shia are like that of protestant and holly Roman Catholic church.. like that of branches of Hinduism, Bohdism.. .😂😂 Religious beliefs systems are are out dated and out of modern touch..😊 Therefore it must be slowly phase out and neutralize.. because it is out live it's usefulness.. it have become a liability in terms of ideology..🦀🤳

[@klytouch5285]

@Who taught You To Hate Yourself I don't just hate Muslim..😊 I hate all religious freedom and beliefs systems.. because it is a pointless opium high and whor of elites few that control a culture a group of people a pocket of economy and I call them the 1%ners that benefit from independence sovereignty of nations and it's Tailored made jurisdiction that dominates our species of humanity social structure.. another word.. I hate all independent sovereign nations of the world.. because it is a feudal system and structure..🦀🤳🤓

[@klytouch5285]

@Who taught You To Hate Yourself why would I want to destroy my beautiful species of humanity social structure.. I just want to protect preserve it and evolve it for the better because being a live in a time line is what I wanted..😊 Who wouldn't love the first kiss, the warm sunshine in a cool morning the breeze brushing against your sensory hair, the flavors of food and the different fragrance of flowers and lots of colorful women..😊.. Yeah I love reality of life, the very essence of it..😊 that is why preserving our species and reasonably equality for all mankind is logical and worthy for the conversation..🦀🤳🤓

[@Nitzpitz]

Very interesting, learned a lot. As a history teacher, I try to tell the story of Islam, but have always struggled with the real difference between Suni and Shia. I knew about the succession story if course, but nothing mire than this. This will help educate my students.

[@simoncrewe5625]

So glad i come across your channel, and btw, what an amazing vid and description

[@MiThreeSunz]

This was very interesting and highly informative video. I was aware of the Sunni and Shia split within Islam and the associated reasons but was not aware of the extent of the disparate factions. Well done! 🇨🇦

[@DarkZerol]

🍁 O Canada 🍁

[@prognosis8768]

Well, you've definitely cleared up my initial misconceptions by explaining that it is all WAAAY more complex than I ever imagined....

[@javed9662]

Fairly deep understanding and study of the subject material is appreciated.

[@dquarks]

Excellent source of information 👏. I have friends of all different sects and respect them all. This clarify even more than before. Shukran !

[@MartinUToob]

Gee, I love the opening music! Great stuff! 🎶

[@jonimaricruz1692]

This was very interesting and informative, thank you.

[@Spooferish]

Imam jaffer is actually common in all Sunni and Shia paths, however both think he had different teaching. Infact Hanfi which is largest school of thought either in Sunnis or Shia, imam Abu Hanifa was student of Imam Jaffer. So clearly the division is not so old as today's historians say so. Generally it is very good video I learned a lot.

[@sardarzain]

Imam Abu Hanifa and Imam Jaffar were contemporaries .www.ilmgate.org/regarding-imam-Abu-Hanifah-studying-under-imam-jafar/. Further, one of the main differences between sunism and shism is sunis for the most part believe the Quran is complete, and anyone can study it and try to understand it. Shias have the concept of immamt, spiritual leaders from the decent of Ali (RZ), who are better suited to understand the Quran.

[@sadiqjaved2457]

there were shias who used to be hanafi and yet a shia before safavid empire

[@muhammadbilalimran818]

He was not a student of Imam Jafer As Sadiq.This is a rumour.Imam abu hanifa Lived in other place and time and Imam Jafer in other time.This is totaly fake

[@sadiqjaved2457]

@@muhammadbilalimran818 he was, you don't know

[@rainsmith4460]

The demarcation between Sunni and Shia has historically been really blurry and the clearer line we have now is only like 40 years old and is a reaction to the idea that Imam Khomenei would lead a pan-Islamic global revolution.

[@johncgibson4720]

I watched your other episode about angels speaking Arabic language for eternity, and I have been hooked to your knowledge.

[@maddoxomatta8712]

I am a Christian ✝️ but I'm interested in learning about Islam ☪️ to learn a better understanding about the world.

[@MH-ln6pv]

Always learn something new from this channel.

[@ericfaith2810]

A very well researched video. Thank you so much. I wonder if you could perhaps do a video of the origins of the tasbih prayer devotion.

[@ahsimiksnabac6576]

EXCELLENT programme, well done. as an athiest with an insatiable apetite for knowledge, who happens to live in a very islamic part of London, the people's republic of hackney, London E5, i found ur presentation very enlightening. keep up the good werk, all the best.

[@shaffehaffejee3657]

Sushmita: extremely well presented Philip. Thank You 🙏

[@TheSunMoon]

Wow the amount of research and the content you presented to us.. Thanks for that! 😁

[@shadmansamin1233]

you know what u did an excellent job. i'm impressed with ur deep research. hope to see more good works. btw thank you

[@wesleygordon9413]

Excellent video. I will have to watch it several times in order to get all of the factions down as I am not Muslim. But I would like to suggest a video that does a time lapse by map of the growth and populations of the different factions. Fascinating video. Very well done.

[@rheannahoffmann385]

I don’t remember the last time I read such a sane and reasonable comment section. Watched, like subbed

[@abidfarooqui-sla3301]

Wow. I did not think a 15 minute video could deliver a concise but clear and mostly accurate explanation of this divide in the Islamic world to the rest of the human population. Usually a college level course delivers this amount of data. Kudos to you for making it simple and concise

[@billsamuls7620]

THANK YOU

[@mercster]

I like the video as well, but if you take a college course and only learn what can fit into a 15 minute video on KZbin... find another school.

[@infidelcastro5129]

Islam is the antithesis of the British weather. Islam is mostly Sunni and a little bit Shi’ite, whereas the British weather is a little bit sunny but mostly shite. Great video by the way. Very informative 😊

[@TacDyne]

You are now my new favorite YT channel. :)

[@gautamdikshit9888]

Oh this is gold XD

[@hpsauce1078]

Luckily its a little sunni right now though it was quite shi'ite this morning

[@gautamdikshit9888]

@@hpsauce1078 British weather is a bipolar racist.

[@amzxar5049]

Ngl i like british depresing weathers

[@Qallash]

Wonderful explanation on this interesting topic. Thank you 🌷🙏

[@lotusday7551]

well described. I really like your tone and clarity

[@alexbadila1]

Great video, as always. Thanks for educating me. I must admit, I was completely ignorant of the differences between Sunni and Shia before this video, not to mention the complex relationships within and without these schools.

[@abumishalkhalidadwan3543]

The easiest thing for you is a Sunni sect like Judaism. They adhere to the legacy of the ancestors rather than monotheism in one God. This is what we call following the approach and way of life of the ancestors and their laws in organizing life. This is what is called Islamic Sharia (Salafis) unlike the Shiite sect is similar to Christianity. They do not adhere to the laws of the ancestors and they believe Corruption of the Qur’an They believe in the coming of the expected Mahdi at the end of the world The Awaited Mahdi has a holy book other than the Qur’an, and from the similarities between Shiites and Christianity, both Ali and Christ are gods who sacrificed their lives for the sake of pardoning the sins of the believers.

[@vilena5308]

Very much appreciated. It's true that when one looks for a difference between Sunni and Shia, one usually gets a short answer of a split happening after the death of Muhammad. This is why I made an effort to find a vid like this. As pointed out, it would be like looking into different branches of Christianity, finding out about the Great Schism and thinking you have it all figured out.

[@richardmetzger6968]

Always remarkably enlightening!

[@AAwildeone]

This is certainly a much better job at explaining these two factions than CNN has managed to do over the last 20 years!!! This channel ALWAYS surpasses expectations! Cheers!

[@alaadx]

Thank you for your unbiased, and professional presentation of the differences between the two major sectors of Islam. Please keep up the good work. There is a minor inaccuracy, or I might have misunderstood what you're saying as English isn't my language. @10:02 Shia's don't believe that the Quran is incomplete. Otherwise, it means that their religion is incomplete, and that contradicts the verse: "Alyauma akmaltu lakum deenakum wa atmamtu alaykum nimati.." from "Almaida: 3" What Shia's believe however, that Quran has "tafseer", and has "taweel". Anyone that knows Arabic literature can basically understand Quran, which is what tafseer means. Now if everyone's tafseer is credible or not, that's a different subject. Taweel in the other hand is being able to understand the metaphorical meanings of the verses of the Quran. So, in order to understand the deep meanings of Quran, you have to get that from the source, which Shia's believe that Ali and his descendants have been taught this knowledge. Hence, why Jaffaris follow their imams, and base their "ahkam" on their hadeeths in addition to the Quran. And, sorry for the long comment.

[@gameoverability1876]

no. some shia sects and especially ithna asharis believe in tahreef of the quran. they believe the quran we have now isnt the real quran and that the real quran is 3x the size of the "sunni" quran that we have now and that all the verses that were "erased" are all about ali.

[@alaadx]

@@gameoverability1876 Congratulations, you've just proved that you know nothing about ithna asharis 😊

[@gameoverability1876]

@@alaadx i know enough to know yall doin taqiyya. anyone with a workin brain and reading skills can open al kafi and see that everything i said is true.

[@alaadx]

@@gameoverability1876 Let me guess.. You also know enough to know that we say "khan alameen" 3 times at the end of our prayers in reference to Ali should've been the prophet instead of Mohamed? Also, let me guess.. You know enough about the basement's stories? Ah, bad news bro. You know nothing about ithna asharis 😊

[@gameoverability1876]

​@@alaadx you can lie all you want i'll just post proof of what i said for people to judge. - proof of shias believing in tahreef: Aboo `Abd Allaah (عليه السلام) said: “The Qur’aan that Jibra’eel brought to Muhammad (صلى الله عليه واله وسلم) had 17,000 verses” all of your most respected muhaddith say this report is SAHIH. the quran we have does not have 17 000 verses but it is around 6000 which is 3x more like i stated in my comment. - proof of shias believing that the tahreef is sunni hiding ali verses. QURAN 33:71 READS AS FOLLOW : He will [then] amend for you your deeds and forgive you your sins. And whoever obeys Allah and His Messenger has certainly attained a great attainment. SHIA NARRATION IN AL KAFI : [(with his chain) Abu Basir, from abi `Abdillah (as), regarding Allah’s saying: “And whoever obeys Allah and His Messenger in loving `Ali and loving of the leaders after him has certainly attained a great attainment” He (as) said: “This is how it was revealed.”] CLEARLY SHOWS SHIAS BELIEVE ALI WAS REMOVED FROM THE VERSE. WANT MORE? QURAN 20:115 READS AS FOLLOW : And We had already taken a promise from Adam before, but he forgot; and We found not in him determination. SHIA NARRATION IN AL KAFI : [(with his chain) from `Abdullah bin Sinan, from abi `Abdillah (as) regarding Allah’s saying: “And We had already taken a promise from Adam concerning Muhammad, `Ali, Fatimah, Hasan, Husayn and the leaders from their progeny, but he forgot” He (as) said: “By Allah, this is the way it was revealed upon Muhammad (saw).”] QURAN 2:90 READS AS FOLLOW : How wretched is that for which they sold themselves - that they would disbelieve in what Allah has revealed through [their] outrage that Allah would send down His favor upon whom He wills from among His servants. So they returned having [earned] wrath upon wrath. And for the disbelievers is a humiliating punishment. SHIA NARRATION IN AL KAFI : [(with his chain) from Jabir, from abi Ja`far (as), he said: “Jibril (as) revealed this verse to Muhammad (saw) like this: How wretched is that for which they sold themselves - that they would disbelieve in what Allah has revealed about `Ali through [their] outrage.”] I CAN GO ON AND ON ALL DAY AL KAFI HAS MORE THAN A THOUSAND NARRATIONS ABOUT TAHREEF AND ABOUT HOW SUNNIS "HIDE" THE TRUTH ABOUT ALI. YOU ARE EITHER 1) IGNORANT AND TRY TO LECTURE PEOPLE WHEN YOU SHOULDNT or 2) LIKE I SAID YOU DO TAQIYYA JUST LIKE YOUR SCHOLARS ASKED YOU TO. - "Ah, bad news bro. You know nothing about ithna asharis" im tryin to not embarass you, keep poking me and ill start talkin about all of your shirk. YOU WANT ME TO TALK ABOUT MADAD YA ALI AND ABOUT HOW YOU ASK THE DEAD FOR HELP THROUGH TAWASSUL? WANT ME TO TALK ABOUT YOUR IMAMS AND THEIR SUPER POWERS? WANT ME TO TALK ABOUT YOUR IMAMS THAT KNOW THE GHAYB? WHICH CLEARLY GOES AGAINST THE QURAN? WANT ME TO TALK ABOUT YOUR IMAMS THAT KNOW EVERY SINGLE THING IN THE UNIVERSE AND EVEN WHO IS GOIN TO HELL JUST BY HEARING YOUR VOICE? ME TO TO TALK ABOUT ALI BEING THE MASTER OF THE UNIVERSE? MAY ALLAH GUIDE YOU.

[@mgamga]

Great Episode, Kudos to the effort you put in researching this topic.

[@saliemchristian3348]

I've seen this word before : what is "kudos" ?.

[@miceinoz1181]

How very enlightening! Partly explains the Iran/Iraq war. I did not realise there was so much differentiation between the two main groups.

[@NomadicBrian]

Very educational. I actually learned of a 3rd empire the Safavid that I had not heard of. As one who follows Christian values (not perfectly all the time) I was raised Catholic but drifted away from the Church. I guess I just read too many Existentialists when i was young. Most interesting was the movement to move away from the more literal to an interpretive view of the original texts or teachings. The splits kind of remind me of denominations. Religion can bring people together or set them apart. I think I've come to accept friends and fellow humans who follow but hope against violence in differences and peace among both sides.

[@miasmic100]

You are talking history but your content is so convincing, as if you lived it all, your language so precise, pronunciation of words so clear, that's amazing

[@fordwych70]

This is a very clear and informative post. A suggestion: it would be useful to have a list of sources and or further readings, for those who wish to pursue the matter further.

[@rhiakaty9864]

I most definitely agree! Great suggestion

[@robertkilroy5699]

Excellent..a far more complex division than I previously imagined