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Most notably at the event of Ghadir Khumm but was prevented caliphate as a result of Saqifah incident. This view primarily contrasts with that of Sunni Islam, whose adherents believe that Muhammad did not appoint a successor and consider Abu Bakr who they claim was appointed Caliph through a Shura, i.e. community consensus in Saqifa, to be the first rightful Caliph after the Prophet.
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1.What is the Druze religion?
The Druze religion is a monotheistic, Abrahamic, and highly secretive syncretic faith that emerged during the 11th century in Cairo, Egypt. Adherents, known as the Druze, are a distinct ethnoreligious group primarily living in the Levant. The faith blends the foundational monotheism of Shia Isma'ili Islam with elements of Christianity, Gnosticism, ancient Greek philosophy (such as Neoplatonism and Pythagoreanism), and Hinduism.
2.What is the difference between Sunni and Shia Muslims?
The historical division between the two main branches of Islam stems from a political disagreement following the Prophet Muhammad's death in 632 CE over who should lead the Muslim community:
• Sunni Muslims: Comprising roughly 85-90% of the global Muslim population, they believed leadership should pass to the most capable companion elected by the community, choosing Abu Bakr as the first Caliph.
• Shia Muslims: Comprising about 10-15% of Muslims, they argued that leadership was a divine right that should remain exclusively within the Prophet's immediate family, asserting that his cousin and son-in-law, Ali ibn Abi Talib, was the rightful successor (Imam).
3.What is Sufism?
Sufism (known in Arabic as Tasawwuf) is the mystical, inner dimension of Islam. Rather than a separate sect, Sufis can be either Sunni or Shia. Sufism focuses on the purification of the heart, spiritual asceticism, and cultivating a direct, deeply personal love for God. Sufi practices often include meditation, rhythmic chanting of God's names (Dhikr), and poetry, popularized historically by figures like Jalaluddin Rumi.
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| 1. Significant rise in number of Muslims fasting in Latin America | Shia Waves |
