Shiites are Muslims who
a) believe that only the descendants of Ali should rule.
b) form the more moderate branch of the faith and constitute its majority.
c) must practice forms of mysticism.
d) clashed with the Umayyads in the early years of the religion in Syria.
Answer: a
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