What schism did Al-Hafiz's succession cause in Musta'li Isma'ilism?
Hafizi–Tayyibi schism
Nizari–Musta'li schism
Qarmatian schism
Druze schism
Answer
Al-Hafiz's succession caused the Hafizi–Tayyibi schism in Musta'li Isma'ilism, as many Isma'ili followers abroad refused to recognize him and regarded the vanished al-Tayyib as their imam.
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