Australian Muslim leaders say Sunni - Shia tensions are at a peak . Abbott 's government has been a strident supporter of U.S. efforts to combat the Sunni extremist group , which controls large swathes of Syria and Iraq . They say ISIS militants are behind threats and attacks on Shia and Alawites . A 47-year old Shia community leader was shot in the shoulder early Monday morning . Worshipers said a group had earlier responded by yelling ` ` ' lives forever '' and ` ` Shia dogs ''
Australian Muslim leaders say Sunni - Shia tensions are at a peak . They say ISIS militants are behind threats and attacks on Shia and Alawites . A 47-year old Shia community leader was shot in the shoulder early Monday morning . Worshipers said a group had earlier responded by yelling ` ` ' lives forever '' and ` ` Shia dogs ''