The Islamic Empires, c. 571-1100 - The Islamic Empires - Civil War: 655-661

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When was the Civil War

655-661

Name 2 parties who were struggling for the succession to be Muhammad's successor

1. Umayyads, a leading family in the Old Meccan commerical elite
2. Ali, the cousin and son-in-law of Muhammad himself

When was Ali assassinated

In 661
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How is the minority movement called that supported the descendants of Ali and Fatima (Muhammad's daughter)

Sh'ism

How are the muslims called that were the majority (supported Umayyad dynasty)

Sunni Muslims

When was the Umayyad dynasty

661-750

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