Can Sunni be friends with Shia?

Yes, Sunni sect can have Friends from Shia sect. Because both are Muslim.

What was the main reason for the Sunni Shia split and what are the main differences between the two?

Though the two main sects within Islam, Sunni and Shia, agree on most of the fundamental beliefs and practices of Islam, a bitter split between the two goes back some 14 centuries. The divide originated with a dispute over who should succeed the Prophet Muhammad as leader of the Islamic faith he introduced.

What is the conflict between Shia and Sunni?

In recent years, Sunni–Shia relations have been increasingly marked by conflict, particularly the Iran–Saudi Arabia proxy conflict. Sectarian violence persists to this day from Pakistan to Yemen and is a major element of friction throughout the Middle East and South Asia.

Can a Shia man marry a Sunnah woman?

Intermarrying a Sunnah woman to a Shia man is not permissible especially if he is from the hard-line Shia as they are a deviant creed. Other scholars declare Shia as believers and they may marry Muslim women. Marriage of a Shia man to a Sunni woman. A Shia man may come to a Sunni woman with a proposal of marriage.

What is the Sunni-Shia schism and why does it matter?

Despite their differences, Sunni and Shia have lived alongside each other in relative peace for most of history. But starting in the late 20th century, the schism deepened, exploding into violence in many parts of the Middle East as extreme brands of Sunni and Shia Islam battle for both religous and political supremacy.

Can a Sunni man marry a woman from Al-Rafidah?

The fatwa says: ‘It is not permissible for a Sunni man to marry a woman from al-Rafidah and if such a marriage takes place, it must be dissolved. It is well known that they appeal to dead members of the Prophet’s household and seek their help.

What would a Sunni-Shia war mean for the Middle East?

Sunni-Shia divisions would fuel a long-running civil war in Syria, fighting in Lebanon, Iran, Iraq, Yemen and elsewhere, and terrorist violence on both sides. A common thread in most of these conflicts is the ongoing battle between Sunni Saudi Arabia and Shia Iran for influence in the oil-rich Middle East and surrounding regions.