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Mu'tazila versus Sunni comparison chart
Edit this comparison chartMu'tazilaSunni
Place of worship Mosque Mosque, Eidgah, Masjid
Origin From teachings of Prophet Muhammad, a 7th century Arab religious and political figure. From teachings of Prophet Muhammad, a 7th century Arab-Iran religious and political figure.
Places most closely associated with independent history of the faith Madinah (Medina), Makkah (Mecca), Basra, Baghdad Madinah (Medina), Makkah (Mecca)
Pillars of faith 1. Divine Unity (Al-Tawhid) 2. Divine Justice (Al-'Adl) 3. The Promise and the Warning 4. The Intermediate Position 5. Advocating the Good and Forbidding the Evil. 1. Testament of Faith (Shahadah) 2. Prayer (Salah) 3. Mandatory alms, 2.5% for needy (Zakat) 4. Fasting (Sawm) 5. Pilgrimage (Hajj)
Name of the practice means "to separate (oneself)" or "to withdraw" "Well-trodden path" or "tradition"; "People of tradition and the community"
Original Language(s) Arabic Arabic
Self Flagellation (Lattum) No, termed as major sin No, termed as major sin
Building and visiting shrines permitted No No
Building and visiting mosques permitted Yes Yes
Worship at graves not permitted, is considered 'shirk' or a hypocrisy against faith. Not permitted; is considered 'shirk' or a hypocrisy against faith.

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