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Who is the Founder of Shi’a
A
Ali
B
Muhhammad
C
Buddha
D
Jesus
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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.

Detailed explanation-2: -Shiism developed out of a dispute between the Prophet Muhammad’s followers over who would succeed him as the leader of the Muslim community. After the Prophet’s death in 632 C.E., some believed that the new leader should come from the Prophet’s family.

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