1. What split the Muslim World during the Middle Ages?

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1.	What split the Muslim World during the Middle Ages?

anonymous · Answer

who is the true political leader of Muslim community after death of prophet?
shia says it is Ali (PBUH) because prophet appointed him in ghadir event.
sunni says it is AbuBakr because people agreed on him.

anonymous · Answer

The muslim world was split when (i think Muhammed) died, and they couldn't find a successor. One group of muslims (sunni's) believed that the next Caliph (ruler) should be Muhammed's Father in Law; The other group (Shia's) believed it should be his Son in Law.

anonymous · Answer

Okay thanks c:

anonymous · Answer

anytime. if you need furthermore i will try my best.