The major splits that occurred in Islam in the century after Muhammad’s death revolved around the issue(s) of

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The major splits that occurred in Islam in the century after Muhammad's death revolved around the nature of the community of faith and who should lead it. This led to the division between Sunni and Shia Muslims. The issue of whether Muhammad was the last prophet was not a major point of contention, as both Sunni and Shia agreed on this. The holiest city in Islam is generally agreed to be Mecca, and there was not a major split on this issue. The treatment of Christians and Jews varied depending on the leader and the time period, but it was not a major cause of division in the early Islamic community.

The Major Splits That Occurred in Islam in the Century