Topic study hub
The development of Islam; origins of Sunni and Shiʿah
Examine the evolution of Islam and the origins of Sunni and Shiʿah sects, including (a) Sunni perspectives on Caliph Abu Bakr as the successor to Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) in leading Islam, (b) Sunni perspectives on Caliphs ʿUmar and ʿUthman as successors following Abu Bakr, (c) Shiʿah perspectives on Caliph ʿAli as the successor to Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) in leading Islam, and (d) Shiʿah beliefs regarding the Twelve Imams.
1
Objectives
10
Flashcards
7
Questions
46 min
Study time
CambridgeIGCSEReligious StudiesIslam: Beliefs and sacred writings
Choose a revision tool
Start revising The development of Islam; origins of Sunni and Shiʿah
Syllabus checklist
What you need to know
1 objective pages available
The development of Islam; origins of Sunni and Shiʿah outcomes1 objectives
- Examine the evolution of Islam and the origins of Sunni and Shiʿah sects, including (a) Sunni perspectives on Caliph Abu Bakr as the successor to Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) in leading Islam, (b) Sunni perspectives on Caliphs ʿUmar and ʿUthman as successors following Abu Bakr, (c) Shiʿah perspectives on Caliph ʿAli as the successor to Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) in leading Islam, and (d) Shiʿah beliefs regarding the Twelve Imams.
Key terms
DescribeExplainDiscussEvaluate
Exam tips
No exam tips are published for this topic yet.
Common mistakes
No common mistakes are published for this topic yet.
Practice preview
Continue by objective
Objectives are grouped by subtopic so students can jump straight to the exact skill they want to revise.
Related topics