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Describe the split in the Muslim community caused by Muhammad’s death. (4 points)
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After Muhammad's death in 632 CE, the Muslim community experienced a significant split due to differing views on leadership. Here are four key points:
1. **Succession Dispute**: The primary issue was who should lead the Muslim community. Some believed that leadership should stay within Muhammad's family, specifically with Ali, his cousin and son-in-law. Others thought that a chosen leader from the community, like Abu Bakr, a close companion of Muhammad, would be more suitable.
2. **Sunni and Shia Division**: This disagreement led to the formation of two main branches of Islam: Sunni and Shia. Sunnis, who followed Abu Bakr, make up about 85-90% of Muslims today. Shia Muslims, who followed Ali, represent a smaller but significant portion of the community.
3. **Different Beliefs and Practices**: Over time, the split grew beyond leadership to include different beliefs about religious authority, practices, and rituals. Shia Muslims often follow a line of Imams they believe are divinely appointed, while Sunnis rely on the broader community and consensus.
4. **Political Implications**: The split also had political ramifications, leading to conflicts and power struggles throughout Islamic history, which continue to affect relationships within the Muslim community today.
1. **Succession Dispute**: The primary issue was who should lead the Muslim community. Some believed that leadership should stay within Muhammad's family, specifically with Ali, his cousin and son-in-law. Others thought that a chosen leader from the community, like Abu Bakr, a close companion of Muhammad, would be more suitable.
2. **Sunni and Shia Division**: This disagreement led to the formation of two main branches of Islam: Sunni and Shia. Sunnis, who followed Abu Bakr, make up about 85-90% of Muslims today. Shia Muslims, who followed Ali, represent a smaller but significant portion of the community.
3. **Different Beliefs and Practices**: Over time, the split grew beyond leadership to include different beliefs about religious authority, practices, and rituals. Shia Muslims often follow a line of Imams they believe are divinely appointed, while Sunnis rely on the broader community and consensus.
4. **Political Implications**: The split also had political ramifications, leading to conflicts and power struggles throughout Islamic history, which continue to affect relationships within the Muslim community today.
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