The successor to the Prophet Muhammad should be Ali, who is his cousin and son-in-law; and all future leaders, or caliphs, should be from the bloodline of the prophet.
Which Muslim group or groups would have agreed with the above statement after the death of the Prophet Muhammad?
A.
Shia
B.
Sunni
C.
both Shia and Sunni
D.
neither Shia nor Sunni
1 answer
The correct answer is:
A. Shia
Shia Muslims believe that Ali, the cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad, should have been his successor and that all future leaders (caliphs) should come from the Prophet's bloodline. Sunni Muslims, on the other hand, do not share this belief and accept a broader range of succession.
