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1
Q

What do all Muslims believe in?

A

Allah (God)

2
Q

Where was the Prophet Muhammad born?

A

In Mecca (in today’s Saudi Arabia)

3
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When was Muhammad born?

A

572 AD

4
Q

What do Muslims believe was Muhammad’s role?

A

He was the messenger and prophet (a proclaimer or inspired teacher of the word of God)

5
Q

Where did the Sunni-Shiite difference originate?

A

Over a disagreement about who should succeed Muhammad as the Caliph (leader/successor) of the Muslim world

6
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Who was Ali?

A

Cousin and son-in-law of Muhammad

7
Q

Which countries recognised Ali as the Caliph (successor) to Muhammad?

A

Iraq

Persia (modern day Iran)

8
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Which nation did not accept Ali as their Caliph?

A

Syria - they chose another successor