Why can't the Sunnis and Shias just stop trying to create more schisms between each other?

Yes, i totaly agree! Prophet Muhammed PBUH brung or led us to one path, not many!

"Why can't people of two different religions stop causing division? Because they each feel they hold the truth and must shove it down others' throat."

AN ANSWER

"Let there be no compulsion in religion, for truth stands out clear from error" - Holy Quran 17:81

TO SHARK BELOW FEW POSTS ; "May I remind you that you are asking questions in Answers U.K. and Ireland. We are not all Muslims and I am not your brother or sister"

Imam Ali(a.s.) said ; " If not your brother in faith, then your brother in humanity"

We are all muslims!

"Jesus*(Peace be on him)* said 'a house divided against itself will not stand'." A christian sister who has posted on this question:)

Although different people hve different schools of thoughts. The Shia school of thought(me), respect our beloved prophet (pbuh) and his ah lul bayt, an the 12 divinley appointed sucessors of the holy prophet . We respect the loyal companions who remained loyal.

We both believe in one God

We both pray five prayers a day(obligatory)

We both read the holy Quran

We both fast 30 days a year

We both believe in charity, and kindness, morality and respect.

The thing that seperates us is the love for the holy prophets family(pbuh)

I too want unity, and to prepare the world for Imam Mahdi(a.s.) and Jesus(pbuh)(ISA)'s coming.

The people that you describe in your opening statement, will, in my opinion, never get along, that's just the way they are.

May I remind you that you are asking questions in Answers U.K. and Ireland. We are not all Muslims and I am not your brother or sister.

I understand from the main body of your question that you are still at school. Well I say that you have a lot to learn and should not put down in writing, such cutting remarks and opinions before your education is complete. I wish you well... Shark. 27 Feb. 2009.

somewhat Catholics and Protestants have killed greater of one yet another and proceed to accomplish that than Shia and Sunni have. additionally Shia and Sunni do no longer combat over faith yet custom and politics. Their no longer religious communities yet social communities as Shia are Persian while maximum others are Sunni.

This is what I have learnt and I sincerly pray my other Brothers and Sisters are able to adhere to this too as it is very profound: SO PLEASE READ:

If a Muslim is incorrect in his words or actions, do not embarass or degrade him in correction; instead, kindly guide him to the Truth.

It is not "kind" to dilute the truth, so the kindness comes in the manners and the love for your brother or sister by showing him/her the truth when he is first seeking.

Your brother's reaction to the truth is of no concern and should not stop you from speaking the truth in an appropriate manner. Too often, we see people more afraid of hurting another person's feelings or angering them than telling them the truth. It is not kindness to withhold the truth from someone, but it is not kindness to dispute over a non-fundamental issue either, once the facts have been presented. And if you don't have facts to back up what you're saying, DON'T SAY IT, or you will likely be the cause of fitnah!

Study the proper way to give dawah and IMPLEMENT this method when a difference of opinion occurs between people of the sunnah.

Look at each difference as a learning opportunity and be sure to have your proof and facts together before challenging a Muslim, especially one whom you have no reason to believe to be non-trustworthy (such as if he is an established person of bid'a, or an established liar and has not told enough lies to re-establish himself as a truth-teller).

To avoid quarrels, sincerely ask questions to seek the Truth, just as the Muslim revert does before accepting Islam.

Take note of the humble method in which Sheikhs present their disagreements. The pious Muslim may dispute the facts and have no desire to tear apart the person with whom they disagree, but rather, rush to hide any sins of their fellow Muslim and stick to discussing the relevant evidence in Quran and Sunnah.

Stop thinking you have to force your views on others, as though this is love. It is love to tell them, but what they choose to do with Truth is up to them. But surely Allah, swt, has already decided who will choose guidance and who will choose misguidance.

BE HUMBLE. Stop talking about it, actually be it. This not only applies to the person who realizes their views were weak, but also to the person who presents the truth. Arrogance has no place amongst the Muslims.

Be patient and take your time before reacting.

Understand that many people mean well but are simply using bad logic and need to be lovingly shown the right path.

Spend more time listening (to persons' of good character and knowledge), than speaking, ESPECIALLY when there is a difference of opinion starting to form in the conversation.

Repent to Allah, swt, for any fitnah you have created when speaking without having facts to back you up; for example, if someone gives you evidence and you maintain your weak position instead of giving it up altogether and embracing the Truth in whole. For example, your brother see you and says, "Hey, how's it going?" and you, at some point, remind him, "Brother, the Quran instructs us to greet one another saying As salaamu alaikum, and so I recommend you only use that greeting." Do you really want to create fitnah by disagreeing such a strong, true, point? Whether you agree or not, if you have no facts to support your view over another, THE CORRECT REPLY IS ALHAMDULILAH (or something similar) and perhaps even JAZAKALLAH, and then to GO SEEK THE TRUTH on your own time.

Why can't people of two different religions stop causing division? Because they each feel they hold the truth and must shove it down others' throat.

The reason why the Shi'a are not accepted nor reconciled with is because they have introduced beliefs and practices into Islam that were never taught by the Prophet, peace be upon him, never taught by his family, or his companions. Rather they have changed Islam from it's original perfected form and thusly, innovated a way of life that leads to Hellfire. This is not a dispute between a trivial "this" and "that", it is a serious issue dealing with the difference between the Straight Path to Paradise and the crooked paths that lead to punishment in this life and the next. May Allaah rectify our condition and affairs.

With regards to Shee'ism, then it is not the Islam that was taught by Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him. Rather, they are a group that have exaggerated the status of the noble family of the Prophet, peace be upon him, to the extent that they build shrines devoted to their worship along with Allaah. This is shirk, polytheism, the greatest crime a human being can commit in the sight of Allaah.

The proper way to practice Islam is to follow the understanding of the Qur'aan and the Prophetic life example that was actually taught by Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, and actually lived by the Prophet, peace be upon him, his family, and his companions.

All beliefs and acts of worship that oppose this way are affairs that lead away from Paradise and lead towards Hellfire.

It is not permissible to worship Allaah with acts of worship that did not exist in the time of the Prophet, peace be upon him (such as pilgrimage to Karbala, calling upon 'Ali or other human beings for help who are dead or absent, building shrines dedicated to saints, etc...) And it is not permissible to interpret the Qur'aan with meanings that oppose what the Prophet, peace be upon him, actually taught.

Remember, the main goal of every Muslim is to enter Paradise and to avoid torment in the Hellfire. The main goal is not unity in this life for the sake of "unity". If the Shee'ah have chosen for themselves a path to destruction, then it is not in any Muslim's interest to "unite" with them. Rather the sincere Muslim should advise them to return to the right guidance that Allaah created us and them for, and if they refuse, then other Muslims should be warned against falling into their severe errors. By this way, with Allaah's permission, we preserve the correct practice of Islam for ourselves and for future generations who seek to worship Allaah correctly.

Whether the Shia' as a whole will repent and return to the Straight Path...? Allaah knows best. This splitting amongst the Muslims is a test from Allaah to see who will sincerely and correctly follow His religion. He guides whom He wills and He leaves to stray whom He wills and Allaah is All-Knowing, All-Wise.

ADDITIONAL NOTE: "Fitnah" Makers?

It is oppression to call a Muslim who clarifies the difference between true Islam and deviant ideologies a "fitnah" maker. The people responsible for making "fitnah" are those who alter the pure religion of Allaah and turn it to something that leads our brothers and sisters to Hell.

If I knew someone who was in danger of being murdered, would I be considered a "fitnah" maker if I were to alert that person to danger? No. I would not be considered a fitnah maker, even if the murderer was a Muslim.

And innovation in religion and the threat of Hellfire is more serious a danger to a person than murder and thusly a Muslim has more right to be warned against it in the clearest terms possible.

@ calling others hypocrite ! wow

Look at your attitude

u r highlighting my sentence

asker made a stupid point by posting a question ,

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=ApQxh...

"does it hurt you ?so u r making such a stupid point"

see the question isnt it a stupid point oer not ,

Abu Bakr (ra) lead the prayer ,this shows Mohammad (saw) wants him to be the leader of Muslims ,as its a sign that leader used to lead the prayer.

When shias post question filled with filth ,curse ,You dont post question about their hypocrisy .

ASKER ! post my stupid points

Jesus said 'a house divided against itself will not stand'.

I completely agree with you :)

Yes you are right.I am a Qadiani and i absolutely agree with you.

We are all Muslims.

One Ummah