Bot GPT 4-o mini 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.
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