Sunni/Shi'a split

In this lesson, we will focus on the story of Islam after the death of Muhammad and the emergence of two main denominations. We will explore the key similarities and differences between the denominations, the emergence of different types of leaders (caliph/Imams). and the key beliefs of Sunni (six articles) and Shi'a (five roots).

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.Why was Muhammad unhappy with the situation in Mecca?

People were not kind to Muhammad People were misusing the Kaaba People were littering

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Q2.Who did Muhammad meet in the cave he would go to in order to get away from the community?

Ibrahim Ishmael Hagar Jibril

2/5

Q3.What does 'Medina' mean?

City of the Muslims City of the Kaaba City of the Prophet City of Muhammad

3/5

Q4.What did Muhammad insist upon after the battle of Badr?

That there wouldn't be a war again That Muhammad could keep all of the prisoners That prisoners could be released if they were taught how to read and write That he be given a title for his victory

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Q5.What does 'seal of the prophets' mean when Muslims speak of Muhammad?

That he is the last, another prophet will not be sent That he is the first, another prophet will not be sent That he is the last, but another prophet may be sent That he is the first, and other prophets will be sent

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Why was Muhammad unhappy with the situation in Mecca?

People were not kind to Muhammad People were misusing the Kaaba People were littering

1/5

Q2.Who did Muhammad meet in the cave he would go to in order to get away from the community?

Ibrahim Ishmael Hagar Jibril

2/5

Q3.What does 'Medina' mean?

City of the Muslims City of the Kaaba City of the Prophet City of Muhammad

3/5

Q4.What did Muhammad insist upon after the battle of Badr?

That there wouldn't be a war again That Muhammad could keep all of the prisoners That prisoners could be released if they were taught how to read and write That he be given a title for his victory

4/5

Q5.What does 'seal of the prophets' mean when Muslims speak of Muhammad?

5/5

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Q1.From a historical point of view, Muhammad did not make it clear on who should lead after his death.

True False

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Q2.Ali became the first caliph.

True False

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Q3.What is a caliph?

The leader of an Islamic state Separate branch / group of a common faith Someone who leads spiritually not politically

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Q4.Which of these statements is true?

Sunnis are not Muslim Only Sunnis follow the five pillars Shi'a Muslims pray five prayers but pray at three separate times a day Sunni and Shi'a Muslims don't believe Muhammad was the final prophet

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Q5.Which denomination has additional acts alongside the five pillars?

Sunni Shi'a

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Sunni/Shi'a split

Q1.From a historical point of view, Muhammad did not make it clear on who should lead after his death.

True False

1/5

Q2.Ali became the first caliph.

True False

2/5

Q3.What is a caliph?

The leader of an Islamic state Separate branch / group of a common faith Someone who leads spiritually not politically

3/5

Q4.Which of these statements is true?

Sunnis are not Muslim Only Sunnis follow the five pillars Shi'a Muslims pray five prayers but pray at three separate times a day Sunni and Shi'a Muslims don't believe Muhammad was the final prophet

4/5

Q5.Which denomination has additional acts alongside the five pillars?

Sunni Shi'a

5/5

Lesson summary: Sunni/Shi'a split

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