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Abou Bakr Assidiq was elected by Muslims as prophet Muhammad (PBUH) successor of the prophet death.
The oldest branch is Al-Sunnah & it was the only one in the time of the prophet Muhammad PBUh.
Preaching hatred and death of non muslims.
They have been in disagreement since the death of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
H. Abu Bakar sidique Ra the first caliph was leader of Muslims after death of Prophet Muhammad SAW.
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The death of Muhammad split the Muslims over their belief about who should take over as their leader. The Sunnis believed that the person should be elected and the Shiites believed that the person should be a descendant of Muhammad.
Abu Bakr was the leader of the Muslims after the death of the Prophet (peace be upon him)
it was divided by disagreements over which muslims should be leaders
The Sunnis and Shiites were factions of Muslims that divided into separate sects. They are both considered to be Muslims. Neither of them "took over the Muslims." If you are asking which group gained political power first, the answer would be the Sunnis.
Muslims believe that Quran is God (Allah) revelation to prophet Muhammad (peace upon him) through the Angel Gabriel (Jibril). this Quran revelation started in year 610 AD and continued until year 632 AD (year of death of prophet Muhammad).
Sunni Muslims have always followed the same Islamic sources before & after the death of the prophet Muhammad, may Allah grant him with peace & blessings which are mainly: 1. The Holy Quran. 2. The Sunna of Muhammad PBUH, which means all His sayings, actions, commands & prohibition & every small detail of His glorious life.