Difference Between Sunnii & Shi'a Core Beliefs (OCR GCSE Religious Studies): Quizzes
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What percentage of the global Muslim population are Sunni Muslims?
What percentage of the global Muslim population are Sunni Muslims?
85-90%
How did Sunni Muslims believe the new leader (Caliph) should be chosen?
How did Sunni Muslims believe the new leader (Caliph) should be chosen?
By consensus among Prophet's companions
Who did Sunni Muslims accept as the first Caliph?
Who did Sunni Muslims accept as the first Caliph?
Abu Bakr
What percentage of the Muslim population are Shi'a Muslims?
What percentage of the Muslim population are Shi'a Muslims?
10-15%
Who did Shi'a Muslims believe Muhammad had appointed as his successor?
Who did Shi'a Muslims believe Muhammad had appointed as his successor?
Ali, his cousin and son-in-law
When and where did the martyrdom of Hussein occur?
When and where did the martyrdom of Hussein occur?
Battle of Karbala in 680 CE
How are Imams viewed in Shi'a Islam?
How are Imams viewed in Shi'a Islam?
Infallible and divinely appointed
How many times a day do Sunni Muslims pray?
How many times a day do Sunni Muslims pray?
Five times a day
What religious holiday do Shi'a Muslims particularly emphasise?
What religious holiday do Shi'a Muslims particularly emphasise?
Ashura
What are the four main schools of law followed by Sunni Muslims?
What are the four main schools of law followed by Sunni Muslims?
Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi'i, Hanbali
How many Imams do Twelver Shi'a Muslims believe in?
How many Imams do Twelver Shi'a Muslims believe in?
Twelve Imams
In which countries are Shi'a Muslims predominant?
In which countries are Shi'a Muslims predominant?
Iran, Iraq, Bahrain