Who did Shias think should succeed Muhammad?

Question

Responses

someone who was new to the religion
someone who was new to the religion

someone who had won many battles
someone who had won many battles

any of the caliphs
any of the caliphs

One of Muhammad's relatives.
One of Muhammad's relatives.

Answer 1

Shias believe that Muhammad's successor should be one of his relatives, specifically from his family, such as his cousin and son-in-law Ali ibn Abi Talib. Therefore, the correct response is:

One of Muhammad's relatives.