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why did islam split into two branches?

Answer 1

Because they had an argument over who should be the successor after Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) died.

Answer 2

The Shia believe that Ali should have been the first Caliphate while the Sunni believe that Abu Bakr was the rightful first Caliphate.

Answer 3

Is that enough?

Answer 4

yup thanks @TheSmartOne

Answer 5

No problem :)

Answer 6

You gotta wait for Jdoe0001's answer lol

Answer 7

ok

Answer 8

IIRC the fatimid, from fatima daughter of muhammad
believed it had to come from the prophet's family

the umayyad's, believed it had to be by tribal ranking, or caliphs

the split later became known as shia's and sunnis

Answer 9

exactly ^^

Answer 10

What is IIRC @jdoe0001

Answer 11

hehe If I Recall Correctly =)

Answer 12

oh lol

Answer 13

thanks you both :D

Answer 14

No prob :)