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Which of the following are the two main branches of Islam

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Answer:Sunni and Shi'a.

Explanation: A split occurred shortly after the death of Muhammad over the question of who was to lead the Muslims. The Shi'a believed that Muhammad pre-selected Imam Ali, his cousin and son-in-law.

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