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A 12 page overview of the distinctions that exists between these two sects interpretation of Islamic law. This paper contends that the Shia’s belief that temporary marriages are sanctioned by Allah is not only inaccurate, it is counterproductive to women’s rights. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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File: D0_PPIslmWmnSects.rtf
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Muslim women fall well behind other women in terms of womens rights. Even within Islam, however, womens rights vary considerably. Islam, after all is
characterized by numerous sects and each of these sect interpret the womans role in relation to her society in somewhat different ways. The differences between the Shia and Sunni
sects are particularly interesting in this regard. The thesis can be presented, in fact, that while Sunni beliefs could actually compliment womens rights, Shia belief is directly counterproductive to
those rights. While the Sunni and the Shia each purport to follow strict Islamic law, the fact is that these two interpret
this law quite distinctly in some instances. This is not surprising given that these two groups split shortly after the death of Mohammed himself. Initially at least, this
split was political. It resulted from a disagreement over who should take over Muhammads leadership of the Muslim nation. The Sunnis supported Abu Bakr (a close friend and
advisor of Muhammad) for the position because they saw him as experienced and capable of handling the many challenges that were certain to confront the first Caliph of the Islamic
nation. The Shiites, in contrast, felt like this position was destined to be filled within Muhammads lineage and, more specifically, by his cousin and son-in-law Ali. The
Sunnis won and ever since the Shia have refused to recognize the validity of elected Muslim leaders, preferring instead to follow Imams that they believe are appointed by Muhammad or
even by their god Allah. PBS reports that "m ost Shia adhere to the Ithna Ashariyah or "Twelver" tradition, which is the official state religion of Iran. Twelvers recognizes
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