The differences between Sunni and Shia ideologiesThesis: Sunni and Shia ideology in terms of the concept of imamate, their belief on the Quran and Hadiths and the successor of leadership after the death of the prophet Muhammadi. Sunni and Shia ideology in terms of the imamat concept.A. Should the appointment of be the duty of a human priest or of God?1. Sunnia) They said that the choice of imam is the responsibility of Muslims and it is not a duty of God. b) Sunnis say they believe in imams, to the exclusion of priests, a rule of faith. 2. Shiites) They declared that the appointment of the imam is the duty and responsibility of God. b) Among the fabricated opinions and beliefs of the Shiites is that they hold their imams as something of divine origin, far above human beings, and even above prophets and messengers. . (Tarjman Al-Hadith, The Shiites and the Sunnah, Idara Tarjuman Al-Sunnah, 1984, p.90) c) The Shiites say they believe in twelve imams, including the pillars of the faith. (www.wiki.answers.com.) d) The importance of Imamate among Shias is more important than salat (prayer).ii. Sunni and Shia ideology in terms of al-Quran and Hadith.A. Al-Quran and Hadith1. Sunnia) The Sunnis were in agreement on the truth of the Quran and protected from any deviation. b) Sunni Muslims accept this Hadith as Sahih (authentic). The Hadith of the Quran and Sunnah is used by Sunnis to emphasize the importance of following the Sunnah. (Yaykh Muhammad Hisham Kabbani, Islamic Beliefs and PhD according to Ahl al-Sunnah, As-Sunnah Foundation of America, 1996, p.242) c) Accept all hadiths narrated by Bukhari and Muslims and other hadith books. 2. Shiaa) They had a debate over the truth of the Quran and accused the Quran of deviating...... middle of paper ......ussion concluded while the faith practiced by the Shiites was clearly in conflict with the faith supported by the Sunnis. This is not only contrary to the consensus of scholars, but even worse, it has reversed the texts that were transmitted by God as understood by the majority of scholars to humanity. Based on these differences, there is no way to achieve unity and strengthen them to adopt beliefs or withhold resources unless one party leaves their positions and recognized source of resources . Although there is a meeting point between the two sides, many disputes on the ground create a divide between the Far East and the Far West. In this case, there is no better strong shield to effectively face the challenges of this movement unless Muslims return to adhere to the belief that the heritage of authentic knowledge of the Prophet and his companions RA.