02-02-2006, 08:29 PM
Bismillah
Welcome Gill to our board, hope u will stay here and keep asking questions :)
Well the difference between sunni and shii's very big. To know better read the below:
http://www.jamiat.org.za/isinfo/ibnsaba.html
http://www.alinaam.org.za/library/dbeliefs/shiism.htm
The above 2 sites is a breif explanation about shi'its, if u find things not clear to u do ask, do not hesitate and we will explain to you.
Peace