Sunnis, Shi'a, and Kurds Oh My!
Wilgrove
17-12-2006, 10:02
Ok, so I have a question for the Muslims here on NSG. I know that the Shi'a believes that after the prophet Muhammad has died, that his brother in law should take up where Muhammad left off. Sunnies believe that there should be a council, or a governing body. (please correct me if I am wrong). However, where does the Kurds fit in all of this? Is Kurds related more to where a person grew up or born at, or is it in reference to where he stands on his Islamic faith?
Rooseveldt
17-12-2006, 10:05
the Kurds believe that cheese is the ultimate expression of god in this world, that whey is the first food that must be eaten upon arising in the morning, and that a good brick in a sock is always welcome on the playing field.
The Kurds are an ethnic group and not a religious denomination. They're mostly Sunni Muslims, but as a whole they comprise a variety of religious backgrounds.
Wilgrove
17-12-2006, 10:12
The Kurds are an ethnic group and not a religious denomination.
ahh ok, thanks for clearing that up.
Rooseveldt
17-12-2006, 10:15
you didn't like my answer? It took me a good thirty seconds to think that up.
Kanabia, thank you for taking the time to educate us on that. It's been bugging me too.;)
Kanabia, thank you for taking the time to educate us on that. It's been bugging me too.;)
lol. No problem. You owe me the whole minute it took to write a coherent reply.
:p
Brachiosaurus
17-12-2006, 10:21
Ok, so I have a question for the Muslims here on NSG. I know that the Shi'a believes that after the prophet Muhammad has died, that his brother in law should take up where Muhammad left off. Sunnies believe that there should be a council, or a governing body. (please correct me if I am wrong). However, where does the Kurds fit in all of this? Is Kurds related more to where a person grew up or born at, or is it in reference to where he stands on his Islamic faith?
use google:
3/5 of all kurds are Sunni muslim of the Shafiite rite.
among the Kurds, particularly in and around the cities of Kirmanshah, to Hamadan and Bijar in southern and eastern Kurdistan and the Khurasan. These Siite Kurds number around half a million. The overwhelming majority of Muslim Kurds are followers of one several mystic Sufi orders.
So basically the Kurds are mystics.
http://www.xs4all.nl/~tank/kurdish/htdocs/facts/religion.html
All of the remaining 2/5's of Kurds follow very ancient pagan religions all of which are related to their original religion, "Cult of Angels".
Rooseveldt
17-12-2006, 10:29
oh cool! I wonder if I can do a survey in northern Iraq? That would be pretty cool!
Brachiosaurus
17-12-2006, 10:39
oh cool! I wonder if I can do a survey in northern Iraq? That would be pretty cool!
You should be able to. Kurdistan doesn't have the problem you are seeing in Southern Iraq. The area is stable enough for polling, elections, and foriegn investment.
It's the most stable part of Iraq and probably the most rebuilt and modernized.
Rooseveldt
17-12-2006, 10:44
ahhh but can I FUND IT :D
The Pacifist Womble
17-12-2006, 23:08
Ok, so I have a question for the Muslims here on NSG. I know that the Shi'a believes that after the prophet Muhammad has died, that his brother in law should take up where Muhammad left off. Sunnies believe that there should be a council, or a governing body. (please correct me if I am wrong). However, where does the Kurds fit in all of this? Is Kurds related more to where a person grew up or born at, or is it in reference to where he stands on his Islamic faith?
How are "politically aware" people so ignorant? The Kurds are an ethnic group. Shias and Sunnis are a religious groups.
Rooseveldt
18-12-2006, 00:30
I knew they were an ethnic group fewl! I just never knew what religion they practiced. Althoug that is bad enough :D
Lacadaemon
18-12-2006, 00:34
How are "politically aware" people so ignorant?
Maybe because everytime they ask a reasonable question, someone bites their head off. ;)