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Shiites are members of the second largest division of Islam, approximately 10-15% of all Muslims. They accept Ali, the son-in-law of Muhammad, as the legal successor of Muhammad and disregard three of the other four caliphs who succeeded him.

see Imam -- Fatimids? -- Ismailis


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