HISTORY
THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA
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Question
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follows the teachings of Muhammad as told in the Quran
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monotheistic, Abrahamic faith worshiping Allah as one true god
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believe only descendants of Muhammad may lead
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believe any good Muslim can lead
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Detailed explanation-1: -Shiites believe that Muhammad chose the first Imam, who was Ali. The second and third Imams were Ali’s two sons. Divinely inspired descendants followed them, each chosen by the previous Imam.
Detailed explanation-2: -Shiites believe that the rightful successor of Muhammad should have been his cousin and son-in-law Ali. Shiites follow divinely appointed leaders called Imams. Shiites highly worship Imams and believe that they are sinless and their authority comes from Allah.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Sunnis recognize the first four caliphs as the Prophet Muhammad’s rightful successors, whereas the Shiʿah believe that Muslim leadership belonged to Muhammad’s son-in-law, ʿAlī, and his descendants alone.
Detailed explanation-4: -Shias, like other Muslim sects, follow the Five Pillars of Islam, i.e., there is no God but God, pray five times a day, collect a tax to help the less fortunate, fast during Ramadan, and go to Mecca. They also acknowledge the Quran as holy scripture.
Detailed explanation-5: -Prophet Muhammad’s(s.a.w.) bloodline continues only through his daughter Fatima Zahra and cousin Ali who alongside Muhammad’s(s.a.w.) grandsons comprise the Ahl al-Bayt. Thus, Shias consider Muhammad’s descendants as the true source of guidance.