Branch of Islam that represents 10-15% of Muslims. Shiites believe that Muhammed divinely ordained his cousin and son-in-law Ali to be the next caliph making Ali and his direct descendants Muhammed's successors.
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The Miss Arab USA Pageant is held once a year to celebrate Arab cultural heritage in America. It
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The Islamic revolution of 1979 in Iran concentrated all power in the hands of religious authorities. Laws are
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Churches have been soft targets for Islamist terrorist groups seeking to destroy as well as seed conflict between
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