Question

What were the major reasons for the sunni-shia split in the islamic umma?

Answer 1

The split between Sunni and Shia Islam began as a succession issue after the death of Muhammad. Shia Muslims believe that the only real leaders come from Ali, and from those who follow after him, particularly because they are from the bloodline of Muhammad himself. The Sunni sect vehemently disagrees. This divide was political and deeply contentious at the time and has remained so to this day.

Answer 2

The issue of succession

Step-by-step explanation:

The split between Sunnis and Shiites occurred in 632, after the death of prophet Mohammad. It was because of the dispute among the Muslims of Saudi Arabia about the issue of succession. Prophets followers wanted the community to decide the successor while some believed that one of his family members should become the leader. Shia were the ones who belied that the leadership should stay within the prophet's family and supported Ali, his son-in-law. While the Sunnis wanted a person who was accepted by the elite community. It was due to this political division that Sunni-Shia Split occurred.