Divisions in Islam
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Two main divisions: the Sunnis and the Shi'ites
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Sunnis
Acknowledge Abu Bakr, a close colleague of Muhammad, as his successor and caliph
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Shi'ites
Believe that only they held fast to the correct Muslim tradition, and would only recognize Ali, Muhammad's cousin and son-in-law, as his heir
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Shi'ite Beliefs (Ali)
Ali had several wives, and his Shi'ite descendants were divided as to which of his descendants would usher in the conversion of the whole world to Islam
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Shi'ite Impact on Crusades
Disunity among Muslims was to have a profound impact on the course of the Crusades
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