Split+in+Islam+Community


 * **Sunni-Shi'a Split** (p.247 in Sterns)
 * **Problems with succession (next leader)**

· **Supported the Umayyad ** · **Clan of Quraysh that dominated politics and commercial economy of Mecca ** · **Clan established dynasty as rulers of Islam between 661-750 ** || · **Also known as Shiites (or Shi’ites)** · **Political and theological division within Islam** · **Followed Ali** · **Cousin and Son-in law of Muhammad (Muhammad similar the idea of Jesus)** · **One of the orthodox caliphs** · **Focus for Shi’a** ||
 * **Sunni’s ** || **Shi’a ** ||
 * · **Political and theological division with Islam **
 * __Umayyad __**
 * __Ali__**

__Summarized Simularities and Differences:__

Both the Sunni's and the Shi'as believe(d) in Muhammad. But where their opinions split was who was Muhammads succesor (who was next in line.)

The Sunni-Shi'a split is simular to the Christian division between the Catholic's and the Byzantine (orthodox) church's/ religion. Both the Catholic's and the Byzantine are both christian, but with different rules and detailed beliefs such as the Catholic's believe that the Pope is important and the orthodox believe in the authority of the patriarch.

__Battle of Siffin:__ Fought in 657 between the forces of Ali and Umayyad. It was settled by negotiation that lead to the breaking apart of Ali's group.

Note: The Sunni's and Shi'a's are still fighting today for the the same reason, on who Muhammads succesor is.