"The Muslim people must become acquainted with the fundamental ordinances of Islam. Ignorance exists on both sides, among the Sunnis and Shi'is alike, and it is as a result of this ignorance that clashes and enmity have arisen" (Imām Khomeini).

It is amazing to note that the majority of Muslims are ignorant of why they are either Sunnis or Shī'a. The issues between these two factions are definitely affecting the world peace today; so much that Muslims and nonMuslims know both factions as staunch antagonists, seriously waging unnecessary wars against each other.

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