Which of the following gave rise to a fundamental division in the umma and in Muslim theology?
AThe failure of Abu Bakr to clearly designate his successor
BThe civil war that arose between the followers of Uthman and Mu'awiya
CThe assassination of Ali and the assumption of the caliphate by Mu'awiya
DMu'awiya's decision to emphasize tribalism over Muslim political and religious unity
AThe failure of Abu Bakr to clearly designate his successor
BThe civil war that arose between the followers of Uthman and Mu'awiya
CThe assassination of Ali and the assumption of the caliphate by Mu'awiya
DMu'awiya's decision to emphasize tribalism over Muslim political and religious unity