Question

What is the main reason behind the conflict between the Shiites and the Sunnis?

the passing of power
the official language
the rights to oil reserves
the Israeli border

Answer 1

Answer:

Sunnis believed that leadership should fall to the person who was deemed by the elite of the community to be best able to lead the community. And it was political division that began the Sunni-Shia split." The Sunnis prevailed and chose a successor to be the first caliph.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

passing of power

Explanation:

Although Islam is the dominant religion, serious divisions exist between its observers. Early in Islam's history, a major split occurred between the Shiite and the Sunni Muslims over political power. One group, the Shiites, believed that power should be passed on within Muhammad's (the founder of Islam) own family. The Sunnis, on the other hand, felt that power should be passed down through the lines of the clergy.