Compare And Contrast Sunni And Shia

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Sunni VS Shia There are two main types of Islam, Sunni and Shia. These two are very similar in many ways there are also many ways they are different. They are similar because they both believe in the Quran, the same god, and the 5 pillars of Islam. However, the Sunni has a higher population, they live in Iraq, and they’re very traditional. The Shia live in Arab countries, they have a lower population, and they are more laid back. The Shia and Sunni are both similar and different in many ways.
The Sunni and Shia are similar in many ways. For example the Shia and the Sunni both believe in the Quran. The Quran is also known as the Islamic holy book. From the Quran the Sunni and Shia both follow the same teachings. Not only do the Sunni and Shia

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