When did Sunni and Shia split?

Lingvomir asked Nov 10, 2023

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Lingvomir asked Nov 10, 2023

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Sunni and Shia split after the appointing of Uthman as caliph. Shia rebels later assassinated him, and the groups have been split since.

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