Understanding Shia-Sunni Differences
Vali Nasr explores the differences between Shia and Sunni interpretations of Islam, emphasizing that while they agree on 90% of Islam, their interpretations and practices vary significantly. He highlights the importance of recognizing the Shia school of law as legitimate for religious unity, as Islam is a religion of law and practice rather than just belief. This conversation sheds light on the daily lived piety of Islam and the distinctiveness of its orthopraxy.In this clip
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[Unedited] Vali Nasr with Krista Tippett
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