Question

Sunni Muslims believe that, after the death of the Prophet Mohammed, the new leader of the Muslim nation should be


A. Mohammed's brother.


B. chosen by Mohammed.


C. a descendant of Mohammed.


D. elected by the community.

Answer 1

Sunni muslims were people who believed that the next caliph should be the people most fit for the job (even if they aren't related to the late Mohammed), in other words elected by the community. Their opposites were Shia muslims who believed the next caliph after Mohammed could only be someone from his family like his cousin Ali,

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Both Sunni and Shia Muslims share the most fundamental Islamic beliefs and articles of faith. The differences between these two main sub-groups within Islam initially stemmed not from spiritual differences, but political ones. Over the centuries, however, these political differences have spawned a number of varying practices and positions which have come to carry a spiritual significance. The division between Shia and Sunni dates back to the death of the Prophet Muhammad, and the question of who was to take over the leadership of the Muslim nation. Sunni Muslims agree with the position taken by many of the Prophet's companions, that the new leader should be elected from among those capable of the job. This is what was done, and the Prophet Muhammad's close friend and advisor, Abu Bakr, became the first Caliph of the Islamic nation. The word "Sunni" in Arabic comes from a word meaning "one who follows the traditions of the Prophet."
On the other hand, some Muslims share the belief that leadership should have stayed within the Prophet's own family, among those specifically appointed by him, or among Imams appointed by God Himself. The Shia Muslims believe that following the Prophet Muhammad's death, leadership should have passed directly to his cousin/son-in-law, Ali. Throughout history, Shia Muslims have not recognized the authority of elected Muslim leaders, choosing instead to follow a line of Imams which they believe have been appointed by the Prophet Muhammad or God Himself. The word "Shia" in Arabic means a group or supportive party of people. The commonly-known term is shortened from the historical "Shia-t-Ali," or "the Party of Ali." They are also known as followers of "Ahl-al-Bayt" or "People of the Household" (of the Prophet). Sunni Muslims make up the majority (85%) of Muslims all over the world. Significant populations of Shia Muslims can be found in Iran and Iraq, and large minority communities in Yemen, Bahrain, Syria, and Lebanon. Hope I helped (i'm sunni muslim). :)

Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

Thanks guys, that helped a lot :)

Answer 8

Your very welcome :)

Answer 9

thank you @paki