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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What split the Muslim World during the Middle Ages?

OpenStudy (praetorian.10):

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.

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