The Monthly Episode - June 2022 - The Religion Episode 21

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Shia and Sunni
Islam originated in the Arabian Peninsula in the seventh
century with the Prophet Muhammad spreading the teachings
of Allah, the God of Muslims. Muhammad died in 632 which
sparked a power struggle among his followers. The two main
branches of Islam, Sunnism, and Shi'ism, then clashed to
decide who had the legitimate right to lead the Muslims. This
confrontation caused a deep division that continues to this day.

Sunnis believed that Muhammad's successor should be chosen
from among his disciple while Shia claimed that Muhammad
chose Ali, his cousin, as his successor. For the Sunnis, Abu
Bakr, a confidant of the Prophet, was the first successor. He was
followed by two other people from Mohammed's closest circle.
Ali came fourth. While Ali's followers recognized neither Abu
Bakr nor the other two successors.

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Highlights

From the Editor - Ruchika Rawan

From the Editor - Ruchika Rawan

The Origination

The Origination

INTERVIEW WITH AN ATHEIST - ‘CUTY MENDIRATTA’

INTERVIEW WITH AN ATHEIST - ‘CUTY MENDIRATTA’

Taj Mahal or Tejo Mahalaya?

Taj Mahal or Tejo Mahalaya?

Illuminati

Illuminati

Shia and Sunni

Buddhism and the family

Sallekhana in Jainism

The Khalistan

Shia and Sunni

Buddhism and the family

Sallekhana in Jainism

The Khalistan

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