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The Prophet Muhammad left behind the Quran, his traditions (sunna), and reports of his words and deeds (hadith) as guidance for Muslims when he died. His companions then took on leadership roles to teach and interpret these sources. There is a belief that God sends a "renewer" at the beginning of each century to strengthen Islam, though who qualifies as a genuine renewer is disputed. Over time, various individuals and groups have influenced the practice of Islam in different ways, sometimes consolidating it

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