Muslim Subgroups Sometimes Do Not Recognize Each Other as Muslim

question 139

Multiple Choice

Muslim subgroups sometimes do not recognize each other as Muslim and sometimes come into violent conflict with each other. The Sunni and Shia of Iraq are examples. Which of the following would they appropriately be called?

• A) denominations
• B) churches
• C) ecclesia
• D) sects

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