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The development of Islam; origins of Sunni and Shiʿah
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Who was the first Caliph after Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)?.
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After the death of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), the Muslim community faced challenges in determining its leadership. Sunnis and Shiʿah Muslims have different views on who should lead the community and the legitimacy of the early Caliphs.
Assess the significance of Caliph Abu Bakr's leadership in the early Islamic community.
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