Why did Islam divided into Sunni and Shia? What were the consequences of it? WILL GIVE BRAINLIEST After the death of the prophet Muhammad, Islam spread across the Near East and North Africa. However, Muhammad’s death divided the community of believers in Medina. In a brief essay, explain why Islam divided into Sunni and Shia and the consequences of that division.

They chose sides following the death of the Islamic prophet Muhammad in AD 632. A dispute over succession to Islamic prophet Muhammad as a caliph of the Islamic community spread across various parts of the world, which led to the Battle of Jamal and Battle of Siffin.

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