What is wrong with Sunnism and what is wrong with Shiasm, very summarised article:
Bismillah ar-Rahman ar-Raheem,
After a long time of reflection and analysis, I’ve come to the following conclusions:
**The Sunni Error: **
Many Sunnis overlooked the **strong, well-authenticated (mutawatir) hadith**:
*"I am leaving among you two things—if you hold firmly to them, you will never go astray: the Book of Allah and my Ahlul Bayt (family)."*
Instead, they focused on a **weak, unsupported narration**:
*"I am leaving you the Book of Allah and my Sunnah."*
This led to a long period of confusion—except for those who joined **authentic Sufi paths (Tariqas)**, which actually align with the true guidance of the hadith. Many Sunnis avoided this path, thinking it would lead to Shi’ism, even though the hadith is in their own authentic books! Political misinformation also played a big role in turning people away from its deeper meaning.
**The Shia Error:**
Many Shias limited the Ahlul Bayt to **only 12 individuals**, ignoring the rest of the family. This led to major misguidance—except for the **Zaydis**, who kept the concept of Ahlul Bayt open.
By restricting it to 12 Imams, they created the idea of a **"hidden, cowardly Mahdi"** who’s too afraid to appear. This made it easy for religious leaders (**"mullahs"**) to exploit the faith for personal gain, misguiding innocent Shias. They introduced superstitions like:
- **Self-harm** (e.g., chest-beating rituals)
- **Treating Imams like idols** (worshipping them instead of just respecting them)
- **Claiming infallibility for them**, making their devotion extreme.
**The Solution?**
The Ahlul Bayt—alongside the Quran—are the **best guides to Islam** because Allah purified them. They became the **true scholars of Sufi paths (Tariqas)**, proving the hadith correct.
**My advice?** Join a **reliable Sufi Tariqa** and seek guidance from their properly authorized scholars (connected to the chain of spiritual teaching). This is the fastest way to reach high levels of **Ihsan (spiritual excellence)**, revive the Ummah, and benefit Islam.
This is my advice to all Muslims. Allah knows best.
Your brother,
Ali Tawij
Islamic Thinker
5/7/25
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