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The Kharijites: The First Islamic Sect

November 6, 2024

By Luke Mcmahan

By Luke McMahan / Arab America Contributing Writer The Kharijites, the first known Islamic sect, formed after splitting from the followers of the fourth Caliph Ali, who was assassinated by one of their members, and removing themselves from the rest of Muslim society. On the whole, they had a uniquely democratic vision of the Imamate, … Continued

The Third Islamic Division and the History of Oman

May 13, 2021

By Christian Jimenez

By: Christian Jimenez/Arab America Contributing Writer When most people think of the major divisions of Islam, they usually think of the two major sects of the Shias and Sunnis who have fought over Prophet Muhammad’s successor. However, did you know that there is a existing smaller third sect, and that it is intertwined with the … Continued

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