HISTORY
THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA
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Question
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According to Sunni tradition, who did Muhammad name as his successor?
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his son-in-law, Ali
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no one
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his father-in-law, Abu Bakr
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his daughter Fatima
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Abu Bakr then reportedly invited the Ansar to choose Umar or Abu Ubaida as Muhammad’s successor.
Detailed explanation-2: -Most of the prominent Muslims of Medina claimed that Muhammad had named no successor and elected Abu Bakr, the Prophet’s closest advisor and companion, as the first caliph (successor).
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