Some of the notable rulers of the Songhai Empire were Sunni Ali, Askia Muhammad, and Askia Daoud. Sunni Ali is credited with establishing the empire, while Askia Muhammad brought stability and organized administration. Askia Daoud's rule marked the decline of the empire due to internal strife and external pressures.
Sunni muslims follow the sunnah of Muhammad (peace be upon him), believed that Muhhammad (PHUH) was the last prophet, and accepted the rule of the umayyads. Shi'a muslims sometimes follow the sunnah (way) of Muhammad (PBUH) but didn't accept the rule of the Umayyads and believed only close friends or relatives of Muhammad (PBUH) should and could rule
The empire of Songhai practiced Islam as its main religion. Islam was introduced to the region through trade and interactions with North African Muslim traders. It became the dominant religion in Songhai during the rule of Sunni Ali and Askia Muhammad.
about 35 years
The decision of who should rule after Muhammad's deathThe Ummayads were pretty much the ones that split them up
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The religion is called the Sunni Islam. The Sunnis view the Mahdi as the successor of Muhammad. According to the belief Mahdi is expected to arrive to rule the world and to reestablish righteousness.
Not necessarily be a descendant of prophet Muhammad (PBUH). He should be the one elected and accepted by the majority. By this approach, Abou Bakr and his successors ruled Muslims.
During their rule, the Ottomans, who were Sunni Muslims, generally supported and promoted Sunni Islam. This contributed to the historical divide between Sunni and Shia Muslims, as the Ottomans often favored Sunni practices and institutions over Shia ones.
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If you mean Muhammad, the Prophet he ruled in Madina. Later he conquered Mecca and his rule spread to whole Arabia.
Most of Arabia was under Muslim rule at time of Death of Prophet Muhammad saw .