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Islamic law
The division between Shia and Sunni dates back to the death
of the Prophet Muhammad, and the question of who was to
take over the leadership of the Muslim nation.
Sunni Muslims agree with the position that the new leader
should be elected from among those capable of the job.
Shia Muslims have not recognized the authority of elected
Muslim leaders, choosing instead to follow a line of Imams
which they believe have been appointed by the Prophet
Muhammad or God Himself
Sunni Muslims make up the majority (90%) of Muslims all over
the world. Significant populations of Shia Muslims can be found
in Iran and Iraq
Socialist law