Which statement best
describes the historic divide
in Islam? (1 point)
The Shi‘a believe
only descendants of
Muhammad can be
the rightful leaders of
the faith, while the
Sunni believe that
the most capable
leader should be
selected.
The Shi‘a believe in
ritual prayer five
times a day, while
the Sunni pray only
twice.
The Sunni believe in
taking a hajj to
Mecca, while the
Shi‘a make their
pilgrimage to a
different location
every year.
The Shi‘a believe in
fasting during the
daylight hours during
the holy time of
Ramadan, while the
Sunni believe in
fasting during the
nighttime hours.
1 answer
The Shi‘a believe only descendants of Muhammad can be the rightful leaders of the faith, while the Sunni believe that the most capable leader should be selected.