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Sunni and Shia beliefs about caliphs differ primarily in their views on leadership succession after the Prophet Muhammad's death. Sunnis believe that the caliph should be chosen by consensus or election among the community, emphasizing the importance of the community's role in leadership. In contrast, Shia Muslims believe that leadership should remain within the Prophet's family, specifically through his cousin and son-in-law, Ali, considering him and his descendants as the rightful leaders. This fundamental disagreement over rightful succession has led to significant theological and political differences between the two sects.

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