RELIGIONS
JUDAISM
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Sunni
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Shia
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Shi’a Muslims believe that Ali was the Prophet Muhammad’s rightful successor. This is because he was related by blood to the Prophet and various actions and words throughout the Prophet’s life expressed that this was God’s will.
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: -Ali was the cousin and son-in-law of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, and a member of the Ahl al-Bayt. According to Shias, Ali was the first Imam who is believed to be the rightful successor to Muhammad, divinely appointed successors of Muhammad who are claimed by the Shias.