Question

which statement about shi'ite muslims is true
A.they refused to accept two of the five pillars of islam.
B.they acknowledged muhammad's son-in-law,ali,as his legitmate heir.
C.they recognized Abu Bakr as the rightful caliph of islam.
D.they believed that islam shuld be confined to Arabia

Answer 1

I think its C. they recognized Abu Bakr as the rightful caliph of islam.

Answer 2

The correct answer is B. Shi'ite muslims acknowledged Muhammad's son in law, Ali, as his legitimate heir.

The main difference between Shiites and Sunnis, is that the first follow Ali, son-in-law of Muhammad, as the successor of the prophet; while the Sunnis follow Abu Bakr, father-in-law of the prophet.