Major divisions within religious traditions could begin with small disagreements.Which of these was the initial cause of the split between the Sunnis and Shi'a?

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The split between Sunnis and Shi'a was caused by a disagreement over leadership of Islam. Specifically, Shi'a Muslims believed that leadership should be passed down through the Prophet Muhammad's family, while Sunnis believed that leadership should be elected through a consensus among Islamic leaders.

Major Divisions Within Religious Traditions Could Begin with Small Disagreements