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The difference between Sunni and Shia Muslims began as a historical and political question, not a different religion. Both are Muslims, follow the Qur’an, believe in Allah, and accept Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as the final prophet.

Here is a clear, neutral breakdown:

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Core Difference (Origins)

The main difference is about leadership after Prophet Muhammad ﷺ died in 632 CE.
• Sunni Muslims believe the leader (caliph) should be chosen by the community.
• Shia Muslims believe leadership should stay within the Prophet’s family, starting with Ali ibn Abi Talib (the Prophet’s cousin and son-in-law).

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Sunni Islam
• About 85–90% of Muslims worldwide
• Leadership chosen by consensus
• Follow four main schools of law: Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi‘i, Hanbali
• Emphasize the Sunnah (practices of the Prophet) as transmitted by many companions

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Shia Islam
• About 10–15% of Muslims worldwide
• Believe in Imams from the Prophet’s family as divinely guided leaders
• The largest group is Twelver Shia, believing in 12 Imams
• Place strong emphasis on Imam Ali and Imam Husayn (especially the tragedy of Karbala)

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Religious Practice Differences (General)
• Prayer styles are very similar, with minor differences
• Shia may combine some daily prayers; Sunnis usually pray them separately
• Shia religious leadership (Imams, Ayatollahs) plays a stronger interpretive role

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What They Share

✅ Same Qur’an
✅ Same Prophet
✅ Same Five Pillars of Islam
✅ Same God
✅ Same moral framework

The differences are historical, legal, and interpretive, not about core belief in Islam.

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In Short:

Sunni–Shia difference is mainly about leadership succession, not faith in God.