The Shiites are distinguished from the Sunni,or mainstream Muslims,as partisans of which caliph and cousin of Muhammad,who was murdered in 651?

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The Shiites are partisans of Ali, the cousin and son-in-law of Muhammad, who they believe should have been the first caliph instead of Abu Bakr. Ali was eventually appointed as the fourth caliph, but was murdered in 651. The Sunni, on the other hand, recognize the legitimacy of the first three caliphs (Abu Bakr, Umar, and Uthman) as well.

The Shiites Are Distinguished from the Sunni,or Mainstream Muslims,as Partisans