Islam's Leadership Debate: Sunni vs. Shia

The history of Islam changed forever because of one massive debate over who gets to be the boss.

Sunnis say the leader should be elected based on skill, basically like voting for a Prime Minister.

But Shia Muslims believe in the Imamate, which means leadership is strictly in the bloodline,

exactly like the Royal Family. They believe the Prophet’s successor had to be his relative,

Ali. These Imams aren't just leaders they are considered sinless and divinely appointed.

The wildest part is that Twelvers believe the 12th Imam is actually still alive right

now, just in hiding, waiting to return for Judgment Day.