HISTORY
THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA
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the choice of caliph to lead the Islamic community
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the belief in one God
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acceptance of the Quran
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the required pilgrimage to Mecca
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Detailed explanation-1: -The origin of Shia–Sunni relations can be traced back to a dispute over the succession to the Islamic prophet Muhammad as a caliph of the Islamic community.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Sunnis and the Shi’ites compose the two main branches of Islam, similiar to the way Christianity has two main branches (Catholicism and Protestantism). Shi’ites believe that Islam should be led by descendants of Muhammad, while Sunnis believe that the leader of Islam should be appointed by election and consensus.
Detailed explanation-3: -What were the main reasons for the split between the Sunni and the Shi’a? The future of Islam was placed in crisis after the death of Muhammad. Sunni’s claimed that following Muhammad’s example was sufficient to be caliph, while Shia’s believed that the successor to Muhammad should be part of his bloodline.
Detailed explanation-4: -Were the Umayyads Sunni or Shia? The Umayyads were Sunni, with the first caliph, Muawiya, claiming leadership after the death of Uthman. The Shia, favoring Ali’s line as leaders, rejected Umayyad claims.
Detailed explanation-5: -Shia is another form of the word Shiite. Both refer to the branch of Islam that believes only blood relatives of the Prophet Muhammad are worthy to be religious leaders.