Question
Who did Shias think should succeed Muhammad?
someone who had won many battles
any of the caliphs
One of Muhammad's relatives.
someone who was new to the religion
which answer is correct
someone who had won many battles
any of the caliphs
One of Muhammad's relatives.
someone who was new to the religion
which answer is correct
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Shias believed that the rightful successor to Muhammad should be **one of Muhammad's relatives**. Specifically, they regard Ali, Muhammad's cousin and son-in-law, as his rightful successor.