HISTORY
THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA
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Question
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Difference in opinion over who should lead the Muslim community following Muhammad’s death
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Difference of opinion about where the early Muslim community should make its home
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Disagreement about the chapters of the Qur’an
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Disagreement about what kind of clothing women should wear
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Detailed explanation-1: -After the death of Muhammad in 632, a group of Muslims, who would come to be known as the Sunnis, believed that Muhammad’s successor should be Abu Bakr, whereas a second group of Muslims, who would come to be known as the Shias, believed that his successor should have been Ali.
Detailed explanation-2: -The main difference between Sunni and Shia Muslims is based on whether or not they believe that Prophet Muhammad explicitly designated a successor. Sunni Muslims believe that the Prophet did not explicitly declare a successor.
Detailed explanation-3: -A dispute over succession after the Prophet Muhammad’s death in 632 split the Muslim world into Sunni and Shiite branches. Shiites believe Ali, the prophet’s son-in-law, was Muhammad’s rightful heir. Sunnis believe the succession went to Abu Bakr, the prophet’s close associate.
Detailed explanation-4: -It started with a fight over who should lead Muhammad’s followers after his death in 632.