Salaam to any of you still reading this abandoned blog! I recently had to write an essay for my University course (Yes. Uni. Me. Later to be explained insha'Allah), and given that it was for Middle Eastern Studies, I wrote about the differences between Sunni and Shia Muslims. I thought that it might be beneficial to post the essay on here, as it is a topic that is very much dismissed, whereas I think that is important for all Muslims, especially reverts, to know the truths and differences. Let's take into consideration that I'm by no means a scholar of any kind, and if anybody notices any wrong information here, please inform me of it. Bismillah.  What are the differences and similarities between Shi’ite doctrines and ritual practices and those of the Sunni’s?   Sunni and Shia are two of the most prominent and acknowledged branches of Islam and although they are both similar in that they testify the Oneness of God and abide by the main articles of faith, there a...