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What was the essential dispute within Islam over the succession to the Prophet

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Either to be elected by Muslims , or to be selected as the nearest member in prophet Muhammad family

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Sunnis believe that the successor of Muhammad needed to have a direct blood lineage (be a close relative) of Muhammad. Shias believe in election of the most qualified leader regardless of relationship to Muhammad.

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