Islam After Muhammad Flashcards
1
Q
Who became the Muslim caliph after Muhammad’s death
A
Abu Bakr
2
Q
how long did it take after Muhammad’s death for Islam to spread across northern Africa to Spain, as well as central Asia
A
about 150 years
3
Q
what were the 2 divisions Islam split into
A
Shi’ite and Sunni
4
Q
who was the original leader of the Shi’ite division
A
Muhammad’s cousin, Ali
5
Q
What parentage of Muslims follow each division
A
Sunni=90%, Shi’ite=10%
