Question

Describe the split in the Muslim community caused by Muhammad’s death.

(4 points) make it 4 sentences and like a 7th grader would say it

Answer 1

When Muhammad died, there was a big argument in the Muslim community about who should lead them next. Some people thought that only family members could be the leaders, like Ali, who was Muhammad's cousin and son-in-law. Others believed that the leader should be chosen by the community, which is why they picked Abu Bakr, a close friend of Muhammad. This disagreement split the community into two main groups: the Sunnis, who followed Abu Bakr, and the Shiites, who supported Ali.