It is a common stereotype that Sunnis and Shiis are always at odds with each other. In fact, the history of Sunni-Shii relations is a lot more complicated than that. Kate Pukhovaia explains using this manuscript from our collections. This manuscript is an example of dialogue between the two groups. It was composed in Yemen in the 14th century by a scholar from a Shii sect known as the Zaydis. The Zaydis continue to live in Yemen to this day and are nowadays referred to as the Houthis. Of all Shi

The History of Islam: Shiism, Sunnism, and Conquests Islamic history centres on Shiism evolving from politics into a distinct branch. Sunnis and Shias dispute authority; the Umayyads reclaim the caliphate by 692, expanding through North Africa and Iberia under Tariq. #religion #Islam #EpicHistory | Epic History TV

7.1K views · 319 reactions | In this episode, I will be sharing with you 10 surprising facts about Sunni and Shia Islam and their relationship with one another. | FTD Facts | Facebook