Sunni and Shi'a Islam
Discipline: Religious studies
Type of Paper: Discussion Essay
Academic Level: Undergrad. (yrs 1-2)
Paper Format: MLA
Pages: 1
Words: 550
Question
Teacher Instructions: Give either a historical or theological reason for the split between Sunni and Shi’a Islam and explain it. A historical reason is a practical matter of politics or economics. A theological reason is based on an explicitly religious idea.
I would like you to focus on the historical sides by providing political and economic reasons for the separation.
