Among the groups that grew after Muhammad's death, _________ are the "people of the tradition" who form the majority of Muslims.

A. the Shi'as
B. Imamites
C. Zaidites
D. the Sunnis


D. the Sunnis

After Muhammad's death, the groups that grew from the seeds of division are the Shi'as or Shi'ites, "followers" or "party" of Ali, and the Sunnis, the "people of the tradition," who formed the majority of Muslims.

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