HISTORY
THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA
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Question
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Which of the following describes a difference between the Sunni and Shia sects of Islam?
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The Sunni believe leaders should follow the Sunna, Shi’a do not recognize the authority of the Sunna
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The Shi’a believe Muslims should follow Shari’a, while the Sunni do not follow Shari’a
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The Sunni believe that Jesus and Moses were also prophets, while the Shi’a believe that only Muhammad and Ali were prophets
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -For example, the most important leader in Sunni Islam is the Grand Imam, while the most important religious leader in Shia Islam is the Grand Ayatollah. Despite this, in all branches of Islam, the most important leader, and only authority, is Allah.
Detailed explanation-2: -Shia Islam holds that the Islamic Prophet Muhammad designated Ali ibn Abi Talib as his successor and the Imam (leader) after him, most notably at the event of Ghadir Khumm, but was prevented from the caliphate as a result of the incident of Saqifah.
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