Religions of Afghanistan
Sunni Muslim:
·The orthodox version of Islam.
·Laws and beliefs are formed from the three documents: the Quran, Kutub al-Sittah, and the binding
concensus.
·"Sunni Islam's juristic schools recognize differing methods to deriveverdicts such as analogical reason, consideration of public welfare and juristic discretion."
Shia Muslim:
·The second largest denomination of Islam
·Followers are called Shi'ites or Shias.
·Laws and beliefs are based on the
Quran.
·Shias believe that Ali is Muhammad's son-in-law and his
successor.
·"Modern Shia Islam has been divided into three main
branches, namely the Ithna
ashariyya (Twelvers), the Ismailis(Seveners) and the Zaidis
("Fivers")."
·The orthodox version of Islam.
·Laws and beliefs are formed from the three documents: the Quran, Kutub al-Sittah, and the binding
concensus.
·"Sunni Islam's juristic schools recognize differing methods to deriveverdicts such as analogical reason, consideration of public welfare and juristic discretion."
Shia Muslim:
·The second largest denomination of Islam
·Followers are called Shi'ites or Shias.
·Laws and beliefs are based on the
Quran.
·Shias believe that Ali is Muhammad's son-in-law and his
successor.
·"Modern Shia Islam has been divided into three main
branches, namely the Ithna
ashariyya (Twelvers), the Ismailis(Seveners) and the Zaidis
("Fivers")."
Major Attractions of Afghanistan
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Band-e Amir
The first national park in Afghanistan.
It consists of a group of beautiful turquoise lakes.
Band-e-Amir is extremely close to the city of Bamiyan, which is another popular attraction of Afghanistan.
The first national park in Afghanistan.
It consists of a group of beautiful turquoise lakes.
Band-e-Amir is extremely close to the city of Bamiyan, which is another popular attraction of Afghanistan.
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The Gardens of Babur
Burial grounds of the first Mughal emperor Babur.
"The gardens are thought to have been developed around 1528 AD."
The Gardens of Babur are a historic park within the city of Kabul, Afghanistan.
Burial grounds of the first Mughal emperor Babur.
"The gardens are thought to have been developed around 1528 AD."
The Gardens of Babur are a historic park within the city of Kabul, Afghanistan.