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**maniaringsq** · 11-03-2012, 07:12 AM

Hi,

I am a new convert to Islam and I have been doing extensive research in the two main sects of Islam. I am in touch with a few knowledgeable scholars, but I am looking to get vast opinions and thoughts from other brothers too.

One of the key things that divided the two sects is the rightful successors to the Prophet Mohammed (SAW). When it comes to the death of Fatima many Sunnis tend to short cut around the question. I have read and watched all this is in Sunni Hadith books. I have researched myself some of the books mentioned where Umar was responsible for her death. When I mean short cuts, they throw counter questions like i.e. why did he name his kids after the first 3 Khalifahs, why didn’t the other companions sentence Umar to death.

I came across this website:

Can someone clarify if these saying in the VARIOUS scriptures are all fiction, if so, why are these documented in so many books of history?

Also, the question of the Twelve Imams, this is also in Sunni histories, but clearly neglected from a Shia point of view.

11-03-2012, 07:12 AM	#1
maniaringsq Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 405 Senior Member	Question regarding Fatima's death and Twelve Imams Hi, I am a new convert to Islam and I have been doing extensive research in the two main sects of Islam. I am in touch with a few knowledgeable scholars, but I am looking to get vast opinions and thoughts from other brothers too. One of the key things that divided the two sects is the rightful successors to the Prophet Mohammed (SAW). When it comes to the death of Fatima many Sunnis tend to short cut around the question. I have read and watched all this is in Sunni Hadith books. I have researched myself some of the books mentioned where Umar was responsible for her death. When I mean short cuts, they throw counter questions like i.e. why did he name his kids after the first 3 Khalifahs, why didn’t the other companions sentence Umar to death. I came across this website: Can someone clarify if these saying in the VARIOUS scriptures are all fiction, if so, why are these documented in so many books of history? Also, the question of the Twelve Imams, this is also in Sunni histories, but clearly neglected from a Shia point of view.
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