apr 19, 656 - Conflict between Muslims who the successor is
Description:
Whilst some followers say descendants of Ali should be the successors of Muhammad (called Shi'a) a majority accepted the first election (called Sunna's). Over the centuries Sunni and Shi'a have erupted in violence, but after the assassination members of the Umayyad clan became successors.Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 19, 656
Now
~ 1370 years ago