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Definition: An original Muslim dissident movement, this group asserted that Islam had strayed from the real directives established by Allah and most Muslims weren't really Muslims after all.
Economics played a role in their popularity because the growing numbers of non-Arab converts to Islam were not being treated quite as equally as Arab Muslims. Kharitjites, however, endeavored to practice what they preached, and promised that if there wasa return to the pure traditions of Muhammad, economic and religious problems would be solved.
Also Known As: none
Alternate Spellings: Khajirites
Common Misspellings: none
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