How did Sunnites differ from Shi'ites on the issue of who should succeed Muhammad? a) Sunnites believe in hereditary succession; Shi'ites believe in election b) Sunnites believe in election; Shi'ites believe in divine appointment c) Sunnites believe in democratic election; Shi'ites believe in monarchy d) Sunnites believe in consultation; Shi'ites believe in direct appointment