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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Sunni Muslims believe that, after the death of the Prophet Mohammed, the new leader of the Muslim nation should be A. a descendant of Mohammed. B. chosen by Mohammed. C. elected by the community. D. Mohammed's brother.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@iGreen @phi

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Do you have any guesses?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

a?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@solidrebirth

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yeah, I'd say A.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

No

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I don't think that correct.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@CRAZYRVBGRIF

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Sunni Muslims relate various hadith, or oral traditions, in which Muhammad is said to have recommended shura, elections or consultation, as the best method for making community decisions. In this view of the succession, he did not nominate a successor because he expected that the community themselves would choose the new leader

OpenStudy (anonymous):

A is no the correct answer.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

it isnt correct?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

No.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so c?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

they would choose a new leader

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Correct.

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