Identify the key events following Muhammad's death and the reasons for the split between the Shi'a and Sunni Muslims. Write your response in two to four sentences.

Question

History

Janiya Madden

3 July, 14:43

Identify the key events following Muhammad's death and the reasons for the split between the Shi'a and Sunni Muslims. Write your response in two to four sentences.

+5

Answers (1)

Know the Answer?

Aniya Jenkins · Answer 1

The key events revolved around Muhammad's successor. One faction wanted Muhammad's successor to be someone from his family, while another faction wanted the successor to be chosen by the people. That is why the split occurred and why the Islamic world is split into Shi'a and Sunni Muslims.