why did the shiites oppose umayyad rule

Did you know that in the early days of Islam, there was a big disagreement about who should lead the Muslim community? After the death of the Prophet Muhammad, two main groups emerged: the Sunnis and the Shiites. While the Sunnis supported the Umayyad dynasty, the Shiites stood firmly against it. They believed the rightful leader, or caliph, should be someone from the Prophet's … [Read more...] about why did the shiites oppose umayyad rule