Which of the following characterized Sunni Muslims and not Shi'a Muslims? (5 points)

They believed that Muhammad was the only true Prophet.
They believed that the state must be founded on Sharia law.
They believed that leaders should be decided by the Muslim community.
They believed that leadership should pass through relatives of Muhammad.

Question

Which of the following characterized Sunni Muslims and not Shi'a Muslims? (5 points)
 	
	They believed that Muhammad was the only true Prophet.
	They believed that the state must be founded on Sharia law.
	They believed that leaders should be decided by the Muslim community.
	They believed that leadership should pass through relatives of Muhammad.

destinymasha · Answer

Actually - i think it's C

anonymous · Answer

As a Muslim the answer is C, Shia believe you must descend form Mohammad

destinymasha · Answer

shia - They believed that leadership should pass through relatives of Muhammad.
sunni - They believed that leaders should be decided by the Muslim community.
both - They believed that Muhammad was the only true Prophet.
shia - They believed that the state must be founded on Sharia law.

destinymasha · Answer

yea, its C

anonymous · Answer

Sunni: Can be any practicing Muslim chosen by agreement of the authorities of the muslim populace.

Shia: Must be male child from lineage of Ali from Fatimah.	

That is the major difference their to be two different sectors in the first place.