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As Shia is a denomination of Islam, why is the Shia majority Iraq being opposed by ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria)?
I was wondering about something. As Shia is a denomination of Islam, why is the Shia majority Iraq being opposed by ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria)?
ISIS sees Shia Muslims as apostates and believes in the establishment of a Sunni Islamic state. They often target Shia Muslims and other religious minorities in their attacks.