Comparison of Shia, Sunni and Sufi Factions of Islam

Comparison of Shia, Sunni and Sufi Factions of Islam
This page has a great chart to compare the major branches of Islam. He also has a concise list of the comparisons between Muhammad and Joseph Smith linked on the left. Nice work!

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