Understanding the Sunni-Shia Split | Dr. Shabir Ally

Dr. Shabir Ally addresses the popular, and often misunderstood, topic of why there are two major branches of the Islamic faith: Sunni and Shia Islam. He also shares his insights on the importance of keeping harmony within the faith, while respecting the few differences that came about following the death of the Prophet.

[harrispinkham]

I am not a Muslim, but I have listened to a few of your videos today. Dr Ally, I am impressed by your level-headedness and open-mindedness. Thank you!

[andrewnewson]

salam to all sunni and shia from a uk muslim revert allahu akbar

[sheikibrahim]

" HOLD THE ROPE ALLAH !
BE NOT DIVIDED !
BELIEVERS ARE BROTHERS ! ".

[Ibonations]

I am Shia and I love this guy. Speaks very humble and has a righteous mind. My best friend of 15 years is Sunni and we are brothers more than friends. We both go to mixed mosques Shia or Sunni and both welcome any one who wish to worship Allah. Leave all this politics bs behind and unite as one!

[OnlineMediaCollection]

LOVE ALL MY SUNNI BROTHERS AND SISTERS. PEACE BE UPON YOU.
From your Shia brother from ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN.

[rizwanshamil]

We read the same book, We have the same messenger, We prostrate to one God. We are One.

[alexhill]

Accepting Islam has been like being reborn- and seeing this split has made me feel that I was reborn into a broken family. I have learned from friends and teachers from both schools, but also found some very difficult people from both too. “Love both but identify with neither” has been my approach so far- and it is a lonely road.

[delavagavaga]

I’m a shia and I respect this Dr. May Allah bless him.

[leethomas]

I'm Christian with an interest in Islam we all brothers and sisters no matter what we believe please love each other and love our God peace

[suuuuuuu]

I'm sunni muslim, as-salamu'alaykum to my brothers sunnis and shias, we are not so different, we must unite! We also love Ahli Beyt a.s, but if we want to unite, we must go back beyond our devide, and that is Qur'an and example of Prophet Muhammad sallallahu'alejhi wa 'alihi wa sellem

[hali]

I'm a Shia and I have so much love and respect to this honest scholar May Allah bless you and all muslims I wish all shia and Sunni scholars were like him as we my brothers are all victims of political agendas, always remember Allah is most knowledgeable most merciful more merciful then a mother with her own son

[mohamednoormohamed]

I'm a Muslim and I follow Islam and authentic hadith
*"انمالمومنون الاخوة"*

[aymanalij]

Muslims will unite soon In Sha Allah, Ameen!

[Matthew-rdmb]

I’m Shia and l have a lot of Sunni friends that they’re like brother to me.

[shamsurimahmud]

It's about time we Muslims be a Sunni or Shia put our differences aside and unite. Too much blood had been spilled and nothing gained except regret, sorrow and loss. We shall respect people of other religions too and may Allah grant us all peace and prosperity.

[AllaahuAkbar]

Read Quran everyday and never ignore your five daily prayers

[qamberaliqamber]

I vote for Ali (as) because he has the all knowledge of Quran and he is the most victorious in all battles of Islam and a true protector of Prophet and his deen Islam.

[saif]

I'm a Sunni and i have Shia freinds, they are good as gold. Respect each others customs.

[truthmatters]

As a 65 yr old white man from USA, born and "conditioned" in the 'conservative right' branch? Of christianity? I "broke out"? Of such? 35 yrs ago? Not intentionally? But because of work with inter. Human Rights. My times in Bangladesh, Indonesia, Pakistan, and South Sudan...brought me to my knees upon hearing the 'call to prayers' in humble adoration!!! I still love to hear such!!! In the opening of this video!!! (I've been left bleeding and dying from "religion". But TRUE-TRUTH won't let me rest. I passionately reach for it!!! And LOVE!!! The Muslim Call to Prayer!!!

[adr]

This is an example of a true Muslim. We should unite and respect each other for the betterment of Muslims and humanity.