WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Islamic Schism resulted primarily from a disagreement over their
A
The Five Pillars
B
Choice of leader or Caliph for Islam
C
Treatment of Jews and Christians
D
Location of the capitol city
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It started with a fight over who should lead Muhammad’s followers after his death in 632.

Detailed explanation-2: -What are the differences between Sunnis and Shiites? Their beliefs over who should have succeeded the Prophet Muhammad is the key theological difference between the two. Sunnis also have a less elaborate religious hierarchy than Shiites have, and the two sects’ interpretation of Islam’s schools of law is different.

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