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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 other four caliphs who succeeded him.

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.

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see Imam -- Fatimids? -- Ismailis

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