Which of the following is a belief shared by Sunnis and Shias?

Question

(1 point)
Responses

that only descendants of Muhammad should be caliph

that only descendants of Muhammad should be caliph

that any righteous male Muslim can be chosen as caliph

that any righteous male Muslim can be chosen as caliph

that the Sunnah is the most important text of Islamic faith

that the Sunnah is the most important text of Islamic faith

that imams are divinely inspired Muslim leaders.

Answer 1

The belief shared by both Sunnis and Shias is:

that any righteous male Muslim can be chosen as caliph.

While there are significant differences between the two sects regarding leadership and authority, both recognize the legitimacy of choosing a caliph based on righteousness and the consent of the community, although they have different interpretations and practices surrounding that belief.