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| − | The '''Shiites''' (or Shi'ites or Shia) is | + | The '''Shiites''' (or Shi'ites or Shia) is one of two major branches of Islam. A schism in Islam occurred in A.D. 660, almost 30 years after the death of [[Muhammad]]. The [[Sunnis]], the largest group, disagreed with the Shiites over who should be the successor to Muhammad. |
| − | To this day, the Sunnis and Shiites clash with each other | + | To this day, the Sunnis and Shiites clash with each other. Sunnis considered to be more moderate and friendlier to western countries like the [[United States]] and the Shiites viewed as more extreme and hostile to western countries.{{fact}} Arabs tend to be Sunni, and these Sunnis have ruled countries such as [[Saudi Arabia]] and [[Iraq]], while the Shiites have majorities in Iraq and [[Iran]]. |
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Revision as of 21:03, July 9, 2007
The Shiites (or Shi'ites or Shia) is one of two major branches of Islam. A schism in Islam occurred in A.D. 660, almost 30 years after the death of Muhammad. The Sunnis, the largest group, disagreed with the Shiites over who should be the successor to Muhammad.
To this day, the Sunnis and Shiites clash with each other. Sunnis considered to be more moderate and friendlier to western countries like the United States and the Shiites viewed as more extreme and hostile to western countries.[Citation Needed] Arabs tend to be Sunni, and these Sunnis have ruled countries such as Saudi Arabia and Iraq, while the Shiites have majorities in Iraq and Iran.