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The differences between the Sunni and the Shia are the following. Sunni is a member of the branch of Islam that accepts the first four caliphs as rightful successors to Muhammad. Shia are those who belong to the branch of Islam that regards Ali as the legitimate successor to Mohammed and rejects the first three caliphs.

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What is the difference between sunnimuslims and Shea museums?

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