Monday, January 28, 2013

The how and why of Shia killings in Pakistan | ummid.com

The how and why of Shia killings in Pakistan | ummid.com
Shias believe that Hazrat Ali, the prophet's nephew and son-in-law, was the rightful heir and that the prophet, during his lifetime, had given adequate indications of this. As such, the Shias do not recognise the first three caliphs (religious rulers regarded as the successors of the Prophet) and consider them usurpers.