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N asked in Society & CultureHolidaysRamadan · 5 years ago

Questions about Shias?

1) What are the differences between different branches of Shiism?

For example, how are Zaidi, Jafri, Twelver, Alavi and Ismali Shiasm different from one another?

2) In general, do Shias from a particular Shia branch (example Zaidi) consider other Shia braches (for example Ismaili) to be Muslim? How about in their scriptures?

This is for general knowledge only. Please do not answer something that denigrates Shiism as a false sect or glorifies Shiism as the true sect of Islam, as this is not what I'm asking.

Also, please don't tell me how Islam discourages sectarianism as this is also beyond the scope of this question.

Much appreciated.

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  • 5 years ago

    They believe in all Imams whom they believe that they would be raised up together with them on the day of judgement ,especially the Imam of their era.As Allah stipulated this truth in Chapter 17:71 by using the word,Bi Imamihim--with their Imams.

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    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    Salam.Shias are misguided Muslims.They pray just only 3 times a day and they do not accept all sahih hadith so they do not regard Abu Bakar,Umar and Ustman as the first,second and third caliphs and companions of Muhammad pbuh They respected only Ali as companion of Muhammad pbuh.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    Each innovated according to its desire.

  • 5 years ago

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