Question

Which statement explains why the majority of Muslim leaders in the present day are selected by the Muslim community?
Both Sunni and Shi'a communities believe that Muhammad called for the community to select religious leaders.

Sunni Muslims make up about 90 percent of today's Muslims.

Shi'a Muslims dictate Muslim practices in Muslim communities.

Both Sunni and Shi'a communities believe in a democratic process of selecting religious leaders

Answer 1

Sunni Muslims make up about 90% of today's muslims. Most Shi'a believe in direct descendant successors.