The Sunni and the Shi’a

About the Book

“The Muslim people must become acquainted with the fundamental ordinances of Islam. Ignorance exists on both sides, among the Sunnis and Shī‘as alike, and it is as a result of this ignorance that clashes and enmity have arisen” (Imām Khomeini). It is amazing to note that the majority of Muslims are ignorant of why they are either Sunnis or Shī‘as. The issues between these two factions are definitely affecting the world peace today; so much that Muslims and nonMuslims know both factions as staunch antagonists, seriously waging unnecessary wars against each other. Who are the Sunnis? Who are the Shī‘as? Why are the followers of the same prophet turning to staunch antagonists? What is the origin of both factions and their enmity? What have they got in common, and what are their discrepancies? Find out these and many more as you read through the whole book.

About the Author

Abdul Ganiy Oloruntele teaches Islamic studies at various levels both in Nigeria and Britain. He is a lecturer and imām at Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin. He attended Bayero University Kano, University of Ilorin (Nigeria) and specializes in Islamic theology at the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom. His publications include other textbooks, chapter contributions, and journal articles.