02. Differences between Sunni and Shiite Muslims Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
What do all Muslims believe in?
A
Allah (God)
2
Q
Where was the Prophet Muhammad born?
A
In Mecca (in today’s Saudi Arabia)
3
Q
When was Muhammad born?
A
572 AD
4
Q
What do Muslims believe was Muhammad’s role?
A
He was the messenger and prophet (a proclaimer or inspired teacher of the word of God)
5
Q
Where did the Sunni-Shiite difference originate?
A
Over a disagreement about who should succeed Muhammad as the Caliph (leader/successor) of the Muslim world
6
Q
Who was Ali?
A
Cousin and son-in-law of Muhammad
7
Q
Which countries recognised Ali as the Caliph (successor) to Muhammad?
A
Iraq
Persia (modern day Iran)
8
Q
Which nation did not accept Ali as their Caliph?
A
Syria - they chose another successor
