The Spread Of Islam 2 100% Islam Copyright © Clara Kim 2007. All rights reserved.
Internal Conflict The 2 Caliphs after Abu Bakr were assassinated After their assassinations, the elective system of choosing caliphs ended
Umayyads A family that came to power in 661 They set up a hereditary system of getting new leaders. They moved the Muslim capital to Damascus
Umayyads Surrounded themselves with riches Some Muslims did not agree with the Umayyads and split.
The Split Muslims split into two groups: Muslims SUNNI SHI'A
SHI’A Believe the leader should be a relative of Muhammad
SUNNI This group followed the Umayyad rule and followed Muhammad’s example.
Sufi Another group who reacted against the rich life of the Umayyads They led a life of poverty and devotion to the spiritual life of Islam They meditated and chanted Focused on the Quran
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