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(June 2017) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> <P> This is a growing comparison chart between the three largest branches of Islam: Sunni, Shia and Ibadi . </P> <Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> Sunni </Td> <Td> Shia </Td> <Td> Ibadi </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Population </Td> <Td> ca . 1.2 billion (approximately 85--90% of Muslim population) </Td> <Td> ca . 150--200 million (approximately 10--15% of Muslim population) </Td> <Td> ca . 2.7 million </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Name means </Td> <Td> From the Arabic' sunnah' or' way', referring to "One of the path" or "one who follows the traditions of the Prophet" </Td> <Td> From the Arabic' Shi'atu Ali' or' Party of Ali', referring to "party", or "partisans" of Ali . </Td> <Td> Derived name from the 8th century Islamic jurist Abd - Allah ibn Ibadh . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Adherents called </Td> <Td> Sunni, Sunnis, Ahl us Sunnah wa'l Jama'ah . </Td> <Td> Shiites, Shi'ites, Shia, Shi'a, Shi'i, Ahl at - Tashayyu' . </Td> <Td> Ibadi, Ahl al - Istiqama (the people of straightness). </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Origins </Td> <Td> From the teachings of the Qur'an, the Prophet Muhammad as interpreted by the Four (Rashidun Caliphs), the (Sahaba) and (Ahlul Bayt), the four (madhhabs) and rulings of the scholars (Ulama). </Td> <Td> From the teachings of the Qur'an, the Prophet Muhammad, the (Ahlul Bayt), the (Imams) of Ahlul Bayt and rulings of the (Marja). </Td> <Td> From the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad and greatly influenced by Abdallah b . Ibad who broke with Azariqa after' Abd al - Malik b . Morwan became caliph . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Theological Language (s) </Td> <Td> Arabic </Td> <Td> Arabic . </Td> <Td> Arabic . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Geographic Distribution and Presence </Td> <Td> Form the majority in most Muslim countries . Comprise a minority across the world . </Td> <Td> Make up the majority in Iran, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Iraq and forms significant percentage in India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Turkey, Yemen, Syria, Lebanon and others . Form a minority across the world . </Td> <Td> Form the majority in Oman, and a minority elsewhere especially in the M'zab in Algeria, Nafusa mountains in Libya, Djerba Island in Tunisia and on the island of Zanzibar in Tanzania . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Places Associated with Development of Faith </Td> <Td> Medina, Mecca, Baghdad, Damascus . </Td> <Td> Medina, Mecca, Kufa, Karbala, Syria </Td> <Td> Basra (Iraq) and Oman . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Holy Cities and Places </Td> <Td> Mecca, Medina (Saudi Arabia), Jerusalem (Israel / Palestine). </Td> <Td> Mecca, Medina (Saudi Arabia), Jerusalem (Israel / Palestine), Najaf, Karbala (Iraq). </Td> <Td> Mecca (Saudi Arabia), Medina (Saudi Arabia), Jerusalem (Israel / Palestine), Basra (Iraq), Oman . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Organizational Structure </Td> <Td> Void of leadership since the abolishment of the Caliphate in 1920 . </Td> <Td> More hierarchical and centralized . Grand Ayatollahs act as spiritual leaders (in the matters of fiqh) until the return of the Mahdi . </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Central Authority </Td> <Td> The Caliphate--successor to the Prophet--is a political body headed by the Caliph (defunct since 1920). In the past, four principles for appointing the Caliph recognized: consensus by the Ummah, nomination by the preceding Caliph, selection by a committee, or by military force . The idea was that the Caliph was to be chosen from among those most capable . A fifth principle--descent from Mohammed's Quraish tribe, was not always followed . Sinlessness not a condition for leadership . </Td> <Td> The Imamate--a religious body headed by the Imam--is occupied by the hidden Mahdi . Must be a male descendant of the lineage of Mohammad through his daughter Fatima, and must be chosen by God . Imams are sinless . </Td> <Td> It is unnecessary to have one leader for the entire Muslim world . The Ibadi Imamate--a religious, spiritual and political body with leadership of the Ummah--is headed by the Imam . The Imam should be chosen for his knowledge and piety . The last' true Imam' was Admad ibn Sa'id (ruled 1754--1783). </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Current Leaders </Td> <Td> Imams (not in the same sense as Shia Imams who are divinely guided). </Td> <Td> Mujtahids (Grand Ayatollahs). </Td> <Td> Imams (not in the same sense as Shia or Sunni). </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Leadership </Td> <Td> Believe no one was appointed by Mohammad to be his successor . Historically, the Caliph, a non-hereditary position that can theoretically be removed, has acted as leader . The position of Caliph has been void since 1920 . Caliphs viewed as temporal leaders only, and held to be both a religious and political office . The main task of the Caliphate was to see that Sharia law was applied in the community, that the borders of Islam were secure, and in general, to provide for the well - being of the citizens . In the absence of the Caliphate, hierarchical structure often falls under the state, rather than clerical, control . </Td> <Td> Believe the true leader of the community is Imam Ali along with his descendants who were appointed by God to be the successor of Mohammad . View leadership as a hereditary class descending from Mohammad's lineage through his daughter Fatima . The position of the Imam is currently held by the Mahdi . Imams are infallible and the office is purely religious . Various Grand Ayatollahs act as central figures until the return of the Mahdi . In absence of the Imamate, authority falls under various Grand Ayatollahs . In the past there have been no more than five Ayatollahs at any given time . </Td> <Td> Leader (male or female) should be chosen for his / her knowledge and piety, without regard to race or lineage, and elected by the leaders of the community . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Required Lineage for Ruler </Td> <Td> Initially from the tribe of the Prophet . However, in theory, he can be any practicing male Muslim adult chosen by agreement of the authorities of the Muslim populace (Ummah). </Td> <Td> Believe the authority of Islam should be based on a male descended from the Hashemite line, that is, from the lineage of Ali from Fatimah . </Td> <Td> No required Lineage . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Successor Nominated by Mohammed </Td> <Td> No . Believe no successor was nominated . </Td> <Td> Yes, believe Mohammed nominated his cousin and son - in - law Ali ibn Abu Talib as successor . </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Rulers or Successors after the Prophet </Td> <Td> The Four Rightly Guided Caliphs: Abu Bakr, Umar bin Al Khattab, Uthman bin Afan, Ali bin Abi Talib </Td> <Td> Zaidis (Fivers), Ismailis (Seveners), Athna'ashariyyah (Twelvers) all recognize the first 4 Imams . Zaidis recognize Zayd ibn Ali as the fifth Imam . Seveners recognize Isma'il ibn Jafar as the divinely appointed spiritual successor to Ja'far al - Sadiq . Twelver Shia claim there are 12 Infallible Imams: Ali bin Abi Talib, Hasan ibn Ali, Husayn ibn Ali, Ali ibn Husayn Zayn al - Abidin, Mohammad al - Baqir, Ja'far al - Sadiq, Musa al - Kadhim, Ali al - Ridha, Muhammad al - Taqī, Ali al - Naqi, Hasan al - Askari, Mohammad al - Mahdi . </Td> <Td> Two rightly guided Caliphs: Abu Bakr, Umar bin Al Khattab, First half of Uthman & Ali regarded as righteous and other half is corrupted . </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Clergy </Td> <Td> Caliph (defunct since 1920), Imam (Saint), Mujtahid, Allamah, Maulana . Clergy usually wear white headgear . </Td> <Td> In order of rank there are Imams (divinely guided), Grand Ayatollahs, Ayatollahs, Hujjat al - Islam, Mubellegh al Risala, and talib lim . Clergy often elaborately dressed, and often wear white, black or green headgear . </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Role of Clergy </Td> <Td> Clerics interpret Islamic law (Shari'ah) and pass jurisdiction . </Td> <Td> Wield considerable power . Clerics mandated to interpret God's word and the more senior the cleric, the more authoritative his views are . </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Clerical Dress </Td> <Td> Sunni clerics often wear white clothing and a turban or skullcap . Dress is often indicative of study background or location (e.g. clerics who have studies at (al - Azhar) wear a black, brown or white (jubbah) and tarboush, clerics in Syria wear a formal jubbah or long coat with a tall white turban). </Td> <Td> Shiite learned class usually wear black or dark brown robes called an aba, which is a sleveless cloak that is open in front, along with either a white, black or green turban, with the turban's color often related to their lineage . A black turban, or even a green turban, represents a Sayyid . A Sayyid is someone who is a descendant of the Prophet Mohammad . A Shia cleric who cannot trace his lineage to the Prophet Mohammad thus wears a white turban . </Td> <Td> Omani Ibadis usually wear white clothing and have white turbans while in Algeria they usually wear white clothing and white skullcaps . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Imams identified as </Td> <Td> Considered as persons with strong faith in Quran and Sunnah . Primarily act as prayer leaders in mosques . </Td> <Td> Infallible and divinely guided . Considered as the only legitimate interpreters of the Quran . Has the right to legislate and cancel out any previous rulings and orders set in the Quran . Different branches of Shiites recognize different numbers of Imams . Imams are treated as God's appointed representatives on Earth, and their tombs have become pilgrimage sites . For' Twelver' Shia, the Twelfth Imam is believed not to have died, but rather to have passed into occultation, to one day reappear as the Mahdi or' guided one' and establish rule over a perfect Islamic society . </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Definition of' Imam' </Td> <Td> A low - case is used when referring to Sunni imams . For Sunnis, an imam can be a saint or someone who leads prayers in the mosque . </Td> <Td> When capitalized, Imam refers to those with the highest level of power and authority . Imams are considered infallible leaders who are descended from the House of Ali . Imams are seen as divine legates and interpreters of the Quran and provided guidance for daily life . Various Shia sects have different numbers of Imams . Otherwise, when lower - case, imam refers to prayer leaders in the mosque . </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Quality of Imams </Td> <Td> Human . </Td> <Td> Infallible humans . </Td> <Td> Human . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Branches </Td> <Td> Nowadays Sunnis recognize four main schools of Law: Hanafi, Hanbali, Maliki, Shafi'i . Two Schools of Creed: Ash'ari and Maturidi . These branches consider each other to be on right path with different way of thinking. Eventhough Salafis respect these scholars they do not support blind following of them. They consider one of the four Imam's contradictory opinion is only correct . But scholars are not punishable for their mistakes which are not deliberate . The four scholars warned that they should not be followed blindly . </Td> <Td> The main branches are the Zaydis (' Fivers'), the Ismailis (' Seveners'), and Ithna Ashariyya (' Twelvers'). The main distinction is the number of recognized Imams . The' Fivers' do not agree to the infallibility of Imams nor to the occultation of the Twelfth Imam Mahdi and its school of law are more closely related to Hanafi Sunni than to other Shia schools . </Td> <Td> None . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Offshoot Religions </Td> <Td> Ahmadiyya (Qadiani), Nation of Islam </Td> <Td> Babism (Azali and Baha'i), Druze (offshoot of Ismaili) </Td> <Td> None . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Places of Worship </Td> <Td> Mosque, Eidgah, Surau . </Td> <Td> Mosque, Husseiniyas, Imambarah or Ashurkhana, Eidgah . </Td> <Td> Mosque . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Building and Visiting Mosques permitted </Td> <Td> Yes . Sunnis generally "go to mosques". </Td> <Td> Yes . Shi'as go to Mosques (Masjid) as other Muslims do . On different occasionو they go to husseiniyas or Tekyehs, which are special halls specifically set aside for the telling of the story of Karbala, tears of reflection, grief and mediation . Husseiniyas function as mosques and community centers, and for all intents and purposes, are mosques where, in addition to prayers and services, additional services are performed in mourning . </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Styles of Mosques </Td> <Td> Tend to have domes and minarets . Mosques are generally more austere . Portraits of any kind are regarded as forms of idolatry . </Td> <Td> Don't necessarily have domes or minarets . Shiite mosques and husseinyas are often adorned with the names of Ahlul Bayt (Prophet's family): Mohammad, Ali, Fatima, Hasan, Hussein and others . Shiite mosques are often draped with traditional green and black flags </Td> <Td> Similar to Sunnis, although the majority of Ibadi mosques do not have minarets . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Building and Visiting Shrines Permitted </Td> <Td> Yes, traditional Sunni Islam encourages the visiting of shrines . Wahhabis regard it as polytheism (Shirk), But they encourage visiting of graves to remember the death (not for intercession) <P> Wahabbis consider structures over graves to dismantled and this is the most scholarly opinion . </P> </Td> <Td> Yes . Shia Islam encourages the visiting of shrines . </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Religious Authority other than the Quran </Td> <Td> Authority to interpret Islam lies with the Ijma (consensus) of the Muslim community . </Td> <Td> Infallible Imams . </Td> <Td> Imams, although this authority can be questioned if the Imam is not righteous . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Jurisprudence </Td> <Td> Basic sources are the Quran, the sunnah (customs of the prophet Mohammed), qiyas (analogy), ijma (consensus), and itihad (individual reasoning). </Td> <Td> Basic sources are the Quran, the sunnah (customs of the prophet Mohammed), qiyas (analogy), ijma (consensus), and itihad (individual reasoning). Shia hadiths differ from Sunni hadiths mainly in that Shia hadiths include the sayings of the Ahlul Bayt . </Td> <Td> Is only based on those hadiths accepted by Ibadis . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Religious Law </Td> <Td> Muftis (judges) traditionally administered religious law based on one of the 4 schools of law . Muftis may issue fatwas (guidelines) to Islamic law, but Sunnis do not have to follow a Mufti's words . </Td> <Td> Refer to Grand Ayatollahs for fatwas . Followers are required to choose a senior cleric (Mujah - e-taqlid) to guide them through life on the fiqh matters . </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Schools of Law </Td> <Td> Four main schools of jurisprudence that offer alternative interpretations of religious law . These are the Hanafi, Maliki, Shaf'i, Hanbali </Td> <Td> Fivers have 1 main school of law . Seveners have 2 main schools of law: the Taiyebi Musta'liyyah and Nizar'Iyyah . Among the Twelvers there are 2 main schools of law: Ja'fari jurisprudence and Batiniyya . </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Implementing Law </Td> <Td> Sunni judges are known to follow Islamic law to the letter . </Td> <Td> Shiite judges are known for being more lenient in interpreting the law . Shiite law refuses to accept traditions not transmitted through Ali or one of his descendants . Reject the doctrine of ijma (coming to a decision by consensus). Law can only be interpreted by the Imams of the House of Ali . </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Articles of Belief </Td> <Td> Belief in God, Prophets and Messengers, Divine Books, the Day of Judgement, Angels, and Divine Destiny . </Td> <Td> One God, Prophets and Messengers, Angels, Revealed Book of God the Quran, Day of Judgment, Prophethood, Imamah . </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Pillars of Faith </Td> <Td> 1 . Declaration of Faith 2 . Obligatory Prayer 3 . Compulsory Alms, 2.5% for needy (zakat) 4 . Fasting in the month of Ramadan 5 . Pilgrimage to Mecca </Td> <Td> Shia have 5 pillars: 1 . Belief in One God 2 . Justice 3 . Prophethood 4 . Succession to Mohammad 5 . Belief in the Day of Judgement . On top of that, Shia have 10 further practices 1 . Prayer 2 . Fasting in the month of Ramadan 3 . Zakat 4 . Khums--compulsory alms, 20% for Imam and the needy 6 . Pilgrimage to Mecca 7 . Jihad (understood generally as the duty to perform good works) 8 . Promotion of good 9 . Dissuasion from bad 9 . Re-affirmation of God's love 10 . Disassociation and hatred towards evil . </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Proclaiming Faith </Td> <Td> "There is no god but Allah and Mohammad is the messenger of Allah ." </Td> <Td> "There is no god but Allah and Mohammad is the messenger of Allah . Ali is the wali of Allah ." </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Beliefs regarding revealed scriptures </Td> <Td> Belief in the Quran . </Td> <Td> Belief in the Quran . </Td> <Td> Belief in the Quran . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Quran </Td> <Td> The direct word of God . </Td> <Td> The direct word of God . </Td> <Td> Created by God at a certain point in time . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Hadiths </Td> <Td> Yes . Recognize 6 major collections of hadiths . </Td> <Td> Yes . Recognize 4 major collections of hadiths . </Td> <Td> Yes, but accept fewer of them as authentic . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Position on the Mahdi </Td> <Td> The Mahdi will come in the future . Accept the Mahdi and his worldwide leadership as Caliph of God on Earth at the end of the world . Do not accept the Mahdi as the Shia's twelfth Imam . </Td> <Td> The Mahdi is already on Earth, but is currently the "hidden Imam", and will reappear at the end of time . Will bring about the Kingdom of God on Earth after the apocalyptic battle between the forces of good and the forces of evil . Twelver Shia believe the Mahdi is the twelfth Imam . </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> View of other Abrahamic Religions </Td> <Td> Christians and Jews are "People of the Book ." </Td> <Td> Christians and Jews are "People of the Book ." </Td> <Td> Christians and Jews are "People of the Book ." </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Birth of Jesus </Td> <Td> His birth was a divine virgin birth . </Td> <Td> His birth was a divine virgin birth <P> </P> </Td> <Td> His birth was a divine virgin birth . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Death of Jesus </Td> <Td> Jesus did not die on the cross, but ascended to heaven . </Td> <Td> Jesus did not die on the cross, but ascended to heaven . <P> </P> </Td> <Td> Jesus did not die on the cross, but ascended to heaven . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Resurrection of Jesus </Td> <Td> Jesus did not die on the cross, but will one day descend from heaven . </Td> <Td> Jesus did not die on the cross, but will one day descend from heaven . </Td> <Td> Jesus did not die on the cross, but will one day descend from heaven . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Second Coming of Jesus </Td> <Td> Yes, he will one day return . </Td> <Td> Yes, he will one day return . </Td> <Td> Yes, he will one day return . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Afterlife </Td> <Td> Will see God in the hereafter . </Td> <Td> Will not see God in the hereafter . </Td> <Td> Will not see God in the hereafter . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Angels </Td> <Td> God created angels from light . Angels do not have their own free will and they always obey the commandments of God . </Td> <Td> God created angels from light . Angels obey God's commandments, however, they have limited free will, though no desire to sin . <P> </P> </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Special day of communal worship </Td> <Td> Friday . </Td> <Td> Friday . </Td> <Td> Friday . However, public Friday prayer should only be held in cities where justice prevails . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Holy Days </Td> <Td> Eid al Fitr (breaking the fast at the end of Ramadan), Eid al Adha (celebrates the end of Hajj), Eid - e-Milaad - un-Nabi (observance of Mohammad's birthday). </Td> <Td> Eid al Fitr, Eid al Adha, Eid - e-Milaad - un-Nabi (observance of Mohammad's birthday), Ashura Day (commemoration of the death of Hussein ibn Ali), Eid al Ghadeer (celebration of the appointment of Ali ibn Abi Talib by Prophet Mohammad as his successor). </Td> <Td> Eid al Fitr (breaking the fast at the end of Ramadan), Eid al Adha (celebrates the end of Hajj) </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Use of statues and pictures in worship </Td> <Td> Not permitted . Sunnis tend to favor calligraphy with quotations from the Koran in mosques . Sometimes Sunnis display white flags when having returned from Hajj . </Td> <Td> Not permitted . Shias tend to favor calligraphy with quotations from the Koran in mosques . Sometimes in Shia majority areas symbolic, although not religious, images of Ahlul Bayt (Prophet's family) may decorate husseiniyas . <P> </P> </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Symbols </Td> <Td> The hand of Fatima (khamsa) is often used to ward off the Evil eye . </Td> <Td> Prominent non-official symbol is the Dhu l - fiqar, which is the bifurcated Sword of Ali . If is often worn, for example, as a charm on necklaces and jewelry . The hand of Fatima (khamsa) is often used to ward off the Evil eye . </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Prayers </Td> <Td> 5 times per day, with no less than one hour between prayers . Can be consolidated on special occasions i.e. traveling . </Td> <Td> 5 times per day, can be (it's not mandatory) consolidated into 1 + 2 + 2 . The Fajr prayer is performed separately, while the Dhuhr and Asr prayers are performed one after another, and the Maghrib and Isha' prayers are likewise performed one after another . </Td> <Td> 5 times per day, with no less than one hour between prayers . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Prayer Style </Td> <Td> When cleansing before prayers, viewed as necessary to completely wash feet . Worshipers face the Kaaba in Mecca when praying . Often place foreheads on prayer mats or floors . Pray with hands folded over chest, except among members of the Maliki school who hold their hands at their sides as Shias and Ibadis do . Sunnis do not use any rocks or tablets of soil to place their foreheads on when praying . Male worshippers often may wear a white skullcap . </Td> <Td> When cleansing before prayers, Shia clean their ears with their fingers . Worshipers face the Kaaba in Mecca when praying . When prostrating during ritual prayer (salah), Shia place their forehead onto a piece of naturally occurring material, often a clay tablet (mohr), or a tablet of soil (turbah) ideally taken from a holy site such as Karbala, the place where Imam Hussein was martyred, instead of directly onto a prayer mat . Shiite male worshippers often wear nothing on their heads when praying . </Td> <Td> Like Maliki Sunnis and Shias, pray with hands open to their sides . Do not say' Amen' after the Fatiha, and do not say the qunut invocation in the fajr prayer . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Burial of the dead </Td> <Td> Elaborate graves traditionally frowned upon and discouraged . Unmarked graves typical in some countries . </Td> <Td> Elaborate graves traditionally built for the Ahlul Bayt (Prophet's family) or very distinguished scholars . Graves can be marked or unmarked . </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Intercession permitted </Td> <Td> Yes . Both possible and encouraged . Many Sunnis believe pious, holy people after their death can intercede on behalf of the living . Those who honor local saints and holy men worship their relics and invoke their names for protection and blessings . However, Salafis / Wahhabis reject tawassul and ziyarat . </Td> <Td> Yes . Both possible and encouraged . Many Shia believe pious, holy people after their death can intercede on behalf of the living . Those who honor local saints and holy men worship their relics and invoke their names for protection and blessings . Besides the highly visited shrines of the fourteen Pure Ones, there is also another category of Shia pilgrimage sites, namely imamzadihs . Imamzadihs are the tombs of descendants, relatives and close friends of the Twelve Imams . Many Shia also visit the mausoleums of revered Sufi saints and scholars . </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Shrines and Saints </Td> <Td> May make pilgrimages to shrines and venerate "saints". However, Salafis / Wahhabis reject tawassul and ziyarat . </Td> <Td> May make pilgrimages to shrines and venerate "saints". </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Taqiyya </Td> <Td> Sunnis refer to' Taqiyya' as' Ikraah' (compulsion). For Sunnis this is only acceptable to hide one's faith in situations where doing so will save him from being killed . </Td> <Td> Shia permit' Taqiyya' or' concealment' is only acceptable to hide one's faith in situations where doing so will save him from being killed </Td> <Td> Ibadhi call this Kitman and believe it is acceptable to conceal one's beliefs under certain circumstances . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Self - Flagellation </Td> <Td> No, regarded as a very major sin . </Td> <Td> Yes and No . An act done by minority among Shias to commemorate the martyrdom of Hussein ibn Ali . Some Grand Ayatollahs ruled it haram, whilst others permitted . </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Ban on the Consumption of Pork </Td> <Td> Yes . </Td> <Td> Yes . </Td> <Td> Yes . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Seafood Consumption </Td> <Td> Most schools of Sunni Islam permit the eating of any form of seafood . </Td> <Td> Prohibit the consumption of any seafood which does not accord with the Old Testament requirement of having "fins and scales". </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Marriage </Td> <Td> Man may be married up to 4 women at a single time . </Td> <Td> Man may be married up to 4 women at a single time . </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Temporary marriage </Td> <Td> Yes, nikah misyar, nikah urfi and nikah halala are deemed permissible but not nikah mutah . </Td> <Td> Yes, nikah mutah is deemed permissible but not nikah misyar, nikah urfi and nikah halala . Permitted by' Twelver' Shias, but not by' Fivers' or' Seveners' . </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Given Names Common among Adherents </Td> <Td> Abu Bakr, Aisha, Muawiya, Omar / Umar, Uthman are common names among Sunnis, but rarely seen among Shias . </Td> <Td> Abbas, Ali, Fatima, Hassan, Hussein / Hussain, Zaynab are disproportionately common names among Shias, although also commonly found among Sunnis . </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> Sunni </Td> <Td> Shia </Td> <Td> Ibadi </Td> </Tr>

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