Question

Wahhabism is a branch of sunni Islam that interprets Islamic scriptures literally and
A. Accept modern interpretation of the Quran
B. Holds that government should follow Islamic teaching
C teaches that men and women should have equal rights
D. Believe that only descendants of Muhammad should be religious leaders

Answer 1

Wahhabism is a branch of Sunni Islam that interprets Islamic scriptures literally and primarily **B. Holds that government should follow Islamic teaching**. Wahhabism advocates for a strict interpretation of Islam and asserts that the government should enforce Islamic law (Sharia).

The other options are not characteristic of Wahhabism:
- A. It does not accept modern interpretations of the Quran, as it tends to adhere to a literal interpretation.
- C. It does not teach that men and women should have equal rights; Wahhabism generally holds conservative views on gender roles.
- D. It does not believe that only descendants of Muhammad should be religious leaders; leadership is typically based on adherence to Wahhabi principles rather than lineage.

Therefore, the correct answer is **B**.