Why don’t Iranians and Saudis see themselves as one state?
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Answer: Because shared religion does not erase borders, political systems, or historical memory
Because shared religion does not erase borders, political systems, or historical memory ✓ — Correct! Shared religion can create strong connection, but it does not erase borders, state institutions, political rivalry, or different historical experiences.
Because people within the Islamic world have nothing in common — Wrong. They do share important religious links—just not enough to make them part of one state.
Because once states differ, religion no longer matters at all — Wrong. Religion still matters, but it works alongside national identity rather than automatically replacing it.
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