Shi’a is the term associated with the followers of Ali Ibn Abi Talib (a.s.). Shi’a in it’s literal sense means follower, the Fid’aeen (lovers of) Ali (a.s) were referred to as Shi’a-ne-Ali. The Sunni faith takes it’s origin from the word Sunnah, as in the actions and sayings of the Holy Prophet (Pbuh). These sects …
