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What is the major difference in the two branches of Islam?

a
They disagree on the Five Pillars.
b
They disagree on the divinity of Muhammad.
c
They disagree on the role of faith.
d
They disagree on who inherited Muhammad's authority when he died

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D
Step-by-step explanation:

One major difference in their historical view is that the Sunni branch believe as the successor of Mohammad. Sunni's confirm Abu Bakr as the primary successor, while Shia believe that Ali, Mohammad's son in law and cousin should be the successor.
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Answer:

D

Step-by-step explanation:

They disagree on who inherited Muhammad's authority when he died

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