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Shi'a is a division of Islam who

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Shi'a Islam (also called Shiite, or Shi'i) is the second largest division of Islam, constituting about 10-15% of all Muslims. The Sunni Muslims recognise the Four Caliphs as 'rightly guided', while Shi'a Muslims recognise Ali as the First Caliph and his descendants. Shi'as differ on how many Imams there have been.

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recognize the first four caliphs as Muhammad's rightful successors

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