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What is a major factor that led to the split between Sunnis and Shi'a Muslims?
What is a major factor that led to the split between Sunnis and Shi'a Muslims?
- Dispute over the number of prayers required each day
- Conflict about the location of the pilgrimage site
- Differing opinions on the color of the Islamic flag
- Difference in beliefs regarding the rightful successor to Prophet Muhammad (correct)
Which of the following is a common misconception about the split between Sunnis and Shi'a Muslims?
Which of the following is a common misconception about the split between Sunnis and Shi'a Muslims?
- It was primarily about leadership succession after Prophet Muhammad
- It was solely based on geographical differences (correct)
- It was due to disagreements on the language to be used in prayers
- It was caused by differences in the Islamic calendar
What aspect of Islam played a significant role in shaping the split between Sunnis and Shi'a Muslims?
What aspect of Islam played a significant role in shaping the split between Sunnis and Shi'a Muslims?
- Jurisprudence (Fiqh) (correct)
- Islamic fasting practices
- Islamic poetry and literature
- Islamic art and architecture
How did the split between Sunnis and Shi'a Muslims impact the practice of Islamic rituals?
How did the split between Sunnis and Shi'a Muslims impact the practice of Islamic rituals?
What is a key difference in leadership beliefs that contributed to the split between Sunnis and Shi'a Muslims?
What is a key difference in leadership beliefs that contributed to the split between Sunnis and Shi'a Muslims?