Transcript Sunni and Shi*a Islam

Starter for 5!
1. Why is the history of the Christian Church like a tree?
2. Why might a Christian visit the pilgrimage site of Iona?
3. Give two features of an infant baptism in Christianity.
4. Give two examples of a pacifist.
5. Name two of the Just War Principles.
Starter for 5!
1. Why is the history of the Christian Church like a tree? Because all Churches have common roots,
e.g. the teachings of Jesus and the Nicene Creed but have since split into different
denominations, e.g. Church of England, Quakers, Orthodox etc.
2. Why might a Christian visit the pilgrimage site of Iona? It is a place of natural beauty, it a
peaceful place to reflect and worship, it is a ‘thin place’ between earth and heaven.
3. Give two features of an infant baptism in Christianity. E.g. Promises are made by the parents on
behalf of the infant, water is poured onto the baby’s head three times (Father, Son, Spirit), a
special candle is lit.
4. Give two examples of pacifists. Martin Luther King, the Quakers
5. Name two of the Just War Principles. Proper Authority, Just Cause, Right Intention, Last Resort,
Proportionality, Win Possible, Just Method. (Poor Annie Just Couldn’t Resist Ian’s Latest
Romantic Proposal Without Playing Jelly Marbles)
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Sunni and Shi’a Islam
Learning Objective: To explore the origins and beliefs of Sunni Islam and Shi’a Islam.
I can explain the
origins of Sunni and
Shi’a Islam.
I can explore key
Sunni and Shi’a
beliefs.
I can understand the
role and significance
of the Imamate in
Shi’a Islam.
The Origins of Sunni and Shi’a Islam
Each group is going to be given a sheet with the events after the death of
Muhammad which resulted in a split in Islam.
You need to cut them out and put the events into the correct order.
The Origins of Sunni and Shi’a Islam
How did you do?
Muhammad died in 632.
There was a debate among
Muslims over who should
succeed him as the leader
of Islam. The Muslim
community was divided.
The majority thought that Abu Bakr
should succeed Muhammad and he
was chosen a the first caliph.
After the death of Abu Bakr, 3 more
caliphs were appointed (Umar, Uthman
and Ali). In total, these 4 caliphs led the
Muslim community for 24 years.
He reigned from 632-634 AD.
Caliph = A person considered to be a
religious and political successor to
the Prophet Muhammad.
They did not make the laws but enforced
them once the community had
considered the views of scholars who
had studied the Qur’an and the Sunnah
(Muhammad’s teachings and actions).
The Origins of Sunni and Shi’a Islam
The 4th caliph was Ali and he reigned
from 656-661 AD.
A minority group of Muslims (now
known as Shi’a Muslims) disagreed
with the previous three caliphs and
believed Ali was always the rightful
successor of Muhammad. They
believed this because:
He was one of the first converts
He had married Muhammad’s
daughter
They believed he was the successor
Muhammad wanted
Ali became Shi’as first Imam (in Shi’a
this is the title given to Ali and his
successors).
However, Ali’s claims to be a leader
were ignored by many Muslims.
When Ali died in 661 AD Muslims
were again divided as to who should
be his successor. Shi’a Muslims
thought that Ali’s son should be the
successor. This is because they
believed that the next Imam has to be
a descendent of Muhammad and
chosen by God. When an imam dies
they should select the next imam
before they die.
Following Ali, most Shi’a Muslims
believe there have been 12 Imams in
total.
The last of the Imams, Muhammad alMahdi, they believe has been kept
alive by God and hidden somewhere
on earth and will return one day to
bring justice and equality.
The result of these divisions over who
should be the successor of Muhammad
resulted in a split in Islam:
Sunni
Muslims (approx. 90% of Muslims)
who believe in the successorship of Abu
Bakh, Umar, Uthman and Ali.
Shi’a
Muslims (approx. 10% of Muslims)
who believe in the successorship of Ali.
Today, they have their own
interpretations of Islamic laws and only
accept sayings of Muhammad that have
been passed down through Ali and his
followers.
However, the two groups also hold many
beliefs in common such as belief in God,
the prophethood of Muhammad, the
guidance of the Qur’an and the Sunnah.
Sunni and Shi’a Islam
Learning Objective: To explore the origins and beliefs of Sunni Islam and Shi’a Islam.
I can explain the
origins of Sunni and
Shi’a Islam.
I can explore key
Sunni and Shi’a
beliefs.
I can understand the
role and significance
of the Imamate in
Shi’a Islam.
What are the key beliefs in Sunni and Shi’a
Islam?
Half of the room is going to find out about the key beliefs in Sunni Islam and half
are going to find out about the beliefs in Shi’a Islam.
You need to research thoroughly in preparation to be interviewed by someone in
the other half of the room.
What do
Sunni
Muslims
believe?
What do Shi’a
Muslims
believe?
Sunni and Shi’a Islam
Learning Objective: To explore the origins and beliefs of Sunni Islam and Shi’a Islam.
I can explain the
origins of Sunni and
Shi’a Islam.
I can explore key
Sunni and Shi’a
beliefs.
I can understand the
role and significance
of the Imamate in
Shi’a Islam.
What do you know?
1. Sunni and Shi’a Muslims both believe in only one God (Tawhid).
2. Sunnis believed that Ali was the true and rightful successor to Muhammad when he died.
3. There are 8 articles of faith in Sunni Islam, including Tawhid, The Day of Judgement and The
authority of the Qur’an.
4. There are 5 roots of Usul-ad-Din in Shi’a Islam including Tawhid, the Imamate and Prophethood.
5. 90% of Muslims are Shi’a.
What do you know?
1. Sunni and Shi’a Muslims both believe in only one God (Tawhid).
2. Sunnis believed that Ali was the true and rightful successor to Muhammad when he died.
3. There are 8 articles of faith in Sunni Islam, including Tawhid, The Day of Judgement and The
authority of the Qur’an.
4. There are 5 roots of Usul-ad-Din in Shi’a Islam including Tawhid, the Imamate and Prophethood.
5. 90% of Muslims are Shi’a.
Sunni and Shi’a Islam
Learning Objective: To explore the origins and beliefs of Sunni Islam and Shi’a Islam.
I can explain the
origins of Sunni and
Shi’a Islam.
I can explore key
Sunni and Shi’a
beliefs.
I can understand the
role and significance
of the Imamate in
Shi’a Islam.
The Imamate – Shi’a Islam
Shi’as believed that Ali was
divinely appointed by God to
take control and that leadership
should follow the family line.
The Twelver branch of Shi’a Islam
believes that there has been
twelve Imams in total.
The last of the Imams is
Muhammad al-Mahdi, who they
believe has been has been kept
alive by God and hidden
somewhere on earth, and who
will return with Jesus to bring
justice and equality.
The Imamate – Shi’a Islam
Keyword: The Imamate
The divine appointment
of the Imams.
What is the
importance and
significance of the
Imamate for Shi’a
Muslims?
• The Imams rule justly
• They are able to interpret the Qur’an
and Shariah law without fault
• They are there to guide people so are
important as people need to know how
to live correctly
• They are divinely appointed authority on
all matters of faith and law