Question

13. The two main branches of Islam are Sunni and Shia. Select the two correct statements that characterize Shia Islam. They believe that Ali, Muhammad's son-in-law, should have succeeded the prophet. They believe that Muslim rulers should follow the Sunna, or Muhammad's example. They believe that the first four caliphs were "rightly guided". They believe that all Muslim rulers should be descended from Muhammad.

Answer 1

Answer:

-- They believe that Ali, Muhammad's son-in-law, should have succeeded the prophet.

-- They believe that all Muslim rulers should be descended from Muhammad.

Explanation:

The Shias and the Sunnis are the two sects of the community of Muslims. They both practice Islam and believed that there is only one God and called him Allah.

The Shia Muslims felt that Mohammad's successor should be some one of his bloodline while the Sunnis believed that nay person who strictly follows the customs of the Prophet can be the successor.

About 20% of the people practicing Islam are Shias. The Shia believed that son-in-law of Mohammad, Ali should succeed him. They thought that all the Muslim rulers should be the descended from Mohammad.