Question
Which event caused the split between Sunni Muslims and Shiite Muslims?
A.
Battle of Lepanto
B.
Kurds need for a homeland
C.
translation of the Qu'ran
D.
death of Muhammad
A.
Battle of Lepanto
B.
Kurds need for a homeland
C.
translation of the Qu'ran
D.
death of Muhammad
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D. death of Muhammad
The split between Sunni and Shiite Muslims occurred after the death of the Prophet Muhammad in 632 CE, primarily over a disagreement regarding his rightful successor. Sunni Muslims believed that the leader should be chosen by consensus, whereas Shiite Muslims believed that leadership should stay within the Prophet's family, specifically with Ali, Muhammad's cousin and son-in-law.
The split between Sunni and Shiite Muslims occurred after the death of the Prophet Muhammad in 632 CE, primarily over a disagreement regarding his rightful successor. Sunni Muslims believed that the leader should be chosen by consensus, whereas Shiite Muslims believed that leadership should stay within the Prophet's family, specifically with Ali, Muhammad's cousin and son-in-law.
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