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Why Muhammad as "Number ONE" in the List? by Michael H. Hart Muhammad as number ONE to lead the list of the world's most influential persons may surprise some readers and may be questioned by others, but he was the only man in history who was supremely successful on both the religious and secular levels. Of humble origins, Muhammad founded and promulgated one of the world's great religions, and became an immensely effective political leader, diplomat, merchant, philosopher, orator, legislator, reformer, statesmen, husband, father and military leader the man whose legacy continues to shape people's life Today, thirteen centuries after his death, his influence is still powerful and pervasive. The majority of the persons in this book had the advantage of being born and raised in centers of civilization, highly cultured or politically pivotal nations. Muhammad, however, was born in the year 570 A.D, in the city of Mecca, in southern A...

What's the Difference Between Shia and Sunni Muslims? Shia Muslims.  Michael Heffernan Question: What's the Difference Between Shia and Sunni Muslims? Answer: Both Sunni and Shia Muslims share the most fundamental Islamic beliefs and articles of faith . The differences between these two main sub-groups within Islam initially stemmed not from spiritual differences, but political ones. Over the centuries, however, these political differences have spawned a number of varying practices and positions which have come to carry a spiritual significance. Origins - A Question of Leadership The division between Shia and Sunni dates back to the death of the Prophet Muhammad, and the question of who was to take over the leadership of the Muslim nation. Sunni Muslims agree with the position taken by many of the Prophet's companions, that the new leader should be elected from among those capabl...