What was the initial issue that created a division for the Muslims

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1 October, 01:05

What was the initial issue that created a division for the Muslims

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Molly Black · Answer 1

The original split in Islam and the one that has the biggest impact on the community today is the Shia-Sunni division, which is based on the difference on who should be the successor of Muhammad: only Ali (Shia) or Abu Bakr (Sunni)

Susan Russell · Answer 2

The original split in Islam and the one that has the biggest impact on the community today is the Shia-Sunni division, which is based on the difference on who should be the successor of Muhammad: only Ali (Shia) or Abu Bakr (Sunni)