Question
Shia Muslims believe that, after the death of Mohammed, leadership of the Muslim nation should have been given to
A.
the wisest person in the community.
B.
the person elected by the community.
C.
the person who defeated the old leader.
D.
a direct descendant of Mohammed.
A.
the wisest person in the community.
B.
the person elected by the community.
C.
the person who defeated the old leader.
D.
a direct descendant of Mohammed.
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Shia Muslims believe that after the death of Mohammed, leadership of the Muslim nation should have been given to **D. a direct descendant of Mohammed.** Shia Islam holds that leadership should remain within the Prophet Muhammad's family, specifically through his cousin and son-in-law, Ali, and his descendants.