Why do you differentiate between Shia's and Sunni here at your site? Aren't we all Muslims?

· 14 Jumada II 1421 AH1 min readFatwa 882English

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Why do you differentiate between Shia's and Sunni here at your site? Aren't we all Muslims?

Answer

We confirm that Shi'as are not Muslims as they have beliefs inconsistent with the Qur'aan and Ahaadith. Kindly refer to www.jamiat.org.za/isinfo/shia_fal.html.

And Allah Taãla Knows Best.

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Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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