The Sunnis, Short and Sweet

The Sunni branch of Islam comprises the overwhelming majority of modern-day Muslims. Four caliphates after the prophet Muhammad’s death, disagreement over his rightful successor eventually led to the Sunni-Shi’a split: on the one hand, the historical Shi’a community believed that Muhammad’s son-in-law, Ali, “and his descendants as divinely authorized to rule the Muslim community” (more info); on the other hand, the Sunni community believed that succession should be determined by the people’s will. While this sectarian division marks a crucial event in Islamic history, the practice and traditions of the Sunni community coalesced gradually over the next several centuries. To summarize, the Sunni madhhab (school of thought) emphasizes the intrinsic role that religion and religious writings (the Qur’an, the hadith) play in public life and policy.

See also Sunni Islam

Hello again you all!

This semester, I am teaching Arabic II and I have only 4 students! But it is a great class and I have great students! Three of my students live here in Fairbanks, and one lives in Nenana town, which is one hour away! BUT he (Mike) is making the effort to drive to fairbanks so that we can have a face-to-face class! Isn’t that great? Thanks Mike!

In this category, I am thinking of sharing our ideas, and learn more about the Arabic Culture! So, go ahead guys, save your postings in this new category! and let’s fill it up with interesting Information!

See you tonight at Barnes & Noble!

Zeina