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I dont see how you associate the word "Shi'a" in the Quran 6:159 to mean Shi'a Ithna Asharis of today? Why dont you apply the same logic to 15:10 or 37:83. You will see the interpretation is absurd.

الحجر (آية:10): ولقد ارسلنا من قبلك في شيع الاولين


الصافات (آية:83): وان من شيعته لابراهيم


These two verses cannot be compared to Al Shia Al Ithna Ashariya because the verses are talking about people in the past. Yet, 6:159 once again, really would fit the description of the Shi'ites.

The difference in Ramadan timings is a fiqhi issue, not necessarily a sectarian one. There are differences even within Shi'as and Sunnis. E.g Sayyed Fadlallahs followers are beginning Ramadan tomorrow, Sistani the day after.

Alright, I'll bite. Why does Sistani say that the Shi'ites should fast a day after?

Salafi = Wahabbi, they just think they are different.

Well, I will agree that Salafis are Wahabbis. Now, how are they different in aqeedah from the rest of Ahlul Sunnah wal Jama'a?

The point I was making is that segregation of masjids isnt necessarily a sectarian thing. There is nothing in Shi'ism to stop us from praying in Sunni Masjids.

Actually, according to Al Sistani, a Shi'ite shouldn't pray behind a Sunni. If a Shi'ite does that, then he should repeat his prayer by himself afterwards.


By the way, I'm not sure if I've asked this before but do you have a marji'i?