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Sunnis vs. Shi'ites - An Outline Of The Differences Between The Sunnis and The Shi'Ite ...
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Allah, and the path to the achievement of 800d works
and worship, are clear and direct. The only one to know
the actual condition of the believers is Allah, so (i.e do
not pass judgment on the praiseworthiness or purity of
anyone, lest we overstep our bounds). The views and
opinions of anyone may be accepted or rejected, except
or those of the infallible Prophet of Allah, upon whom be
Allah's blessings and peace.
only through intermediaries, and it is for this
reason that their religious leaders have such an
inflated opinion of themselves, as evidenced by
the exaggerated titles they take for themselves,
e.g. Baabullah (the door to Allah), Waliyullah
(the friend of Allah), Hujjatullah (Allah's proof),
Ayatullah (the sign of Allah), Al-Ma'soom (the
infallible one), etc.
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Islamic Jurisprudence
Sunnis
Ahlus-sunnah adhere strictly to the legal rulings and directives of the Noble
Qur'an, as clarified by the sayings and practices of the Messenger We also
depend upon the sayings of the Companions and the generation of
trustworthy scholars who followed them. They were the nearest to the
Prophet's era and the most sincere in supporting his mission, throughout
the tests and trials which had to be endured in the course of establishing
Islam. Since this religion has been completed, no one has the right to
formulate new legislation or directives; however, in order to properly
understand the details of the revealed law, and to apply it according to new
situations and circumstances while keeping in mind the general welfare of
the people, one must refer to the qualified Muslim scholars who must work
solely within the bounds established by Allah's Book and the sunnah of the
Prophet (may Allah's blessings and peace be upon him).
Shi'ites
They depend only on the
exclusive sources which they
claim for their Imams: upon
their farfetched interpretations
of the Quran; and upon their
contrary attitude which puts
them at odds with the majority
of the Muslim peoples. The
Shi'ites consider their Imams
to be infallible, and to have
the right to create new rulings
and directives .in contradiction
to the revealed law. For
example, they have altered:
(a) The call to prayer and the
prescribed times and postures
of prayers.
(b) The rites of Hajj
(pilgrimage) and visitation to
the sacred places.
(c) The specified times for
beginning and breaking the
fast.
(d) The rulings with regards to
zakaah (alms-tax) and its
distribution.
(e) The inheritance laws. The
Shi'ites are very particular to
take positions in opposition to
Ahlus-Sunnah, thus widening
the gap between Sunnis and
Shi'ites.
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Al-Walaa' (Obedience And Devotion)
http://islamicweb.com/beliefs/cults/shia_vs_sunni.htm
1/28/2005