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The group of Muslims that believed in electing a new leader that would strictly follow Muhammad’s example were called __________.
A.
Shiites
B.
Sunnis
C.
Alis
D.
Caliphs
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B. Sunnis
Sunnis believed the Muslim community should choose (elect) its leader—a caliph—who would follow the Sunna (Muhammad’s example). Shia (Shiites) held that leadership should stay with Ali and his descendants.
Sunnis believed the Muslim community should choose (elect) its leader—a caliph—who would follow the Sunna (Muhammad’s example). Shia (Shiites) held that leadership should stay with Ali and his descendants.
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