Muhammad's death in 632 CE created a split in the Muslim community regarding who should succeed him as the leader of the Muslim community. One group, known as the Sunni Muslims, believed that leadership should pass to a qualified individual chosen by the community, while another group, known as the Shia Muslims, believed that leadership should pass to Muhammad's family members, beginning with his cousin and son-in-law Ali. This difference in opinion led to tensions and eventually to the schism between Sunni and Shia Muslims, with both groups developing their own religious beliefs, practices, and institutions. The split continues to shape Muslim history and politics to this day.
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Muhammad's death in 632 CE led to a split in the Muslim community over who should succeed him. Sunni Muslims believed leadership should go to a qualified individual chosen by the community, while Shia Muslims believed it should pass to Muhammad's family members, starting with Ali. This disagreement created a schism between Sunni and Shia Muslims, shaping their beliefs and practices.
