Muslim nations have differing opinions on involvement of __________in the government. Some nations believe that Muslim governments should govern according to the _____________ law. Other Muslim nations believe that ____________ and __________________ should be kept more separate. These nations have _____________ governments. There is also conflict between two different groups of Islam. These are the ____________ and _____________ Muslims. When Muhammad died in 632, he did not leave a clear successor. The ______________ group wanted Muhammad’s advisor, Abu Bakr, to be the new leader. The ____________ group wanted Muhammad’s relative, Ali, to be the new leader. This ____________ conflict between the two groups continues today in this region.

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