Transcript Religion and Faith

Religion and Faith
BY: Nick Matarazzo and Genevieve Anne Margaret
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Sunni vs Shiite
Differnces Between Sunni And Shiite
90 percent of all Muslims worldwide are Sunni
Muslims
Sunnis Have over 940 million adherents and Shia
only have 120 million
Sunnis do not have a designated successor yet
Shiites do.
Importance of Islam in Afghan Culture
Islam is practiced by the Majority of Afghans and
Governs Much of there Lives
Muslims are to pray five times a day
Friday is the Muslim holy day
On Friday most stores and offices are closed
Islam's Main Tenants
One of Islam's main beliefs, or tenants, Is that
Allah is the one and only god.
Also, Muslims believe in the five pillars of Islam
which are: Acceptance of Muhammad, Prayer,
Alms, Fasting, Pilgrimage to Mecca.