After Muhammad's death, there was a split in the Muslim community over who should succeed him as leader. This split led to the formation of two major branches: Sunni and Shia. Sunnis believed that the leader should be chosen based on consensus, while Shia believed that leadership should be passed down through Muhammad's direct descendants. This split continues to influence the Muslim world today.
shorter
Muhammad's death caused a split in the Muslim community. Some believed leaders should be chosen by consensus (Sunni), while others believed they should descend from Muhammad (Shia). This split still affects Muslims today.
