The Immamate Flashcards
1
Q
Who do Sunni Muslims believe the successor to Muhammad to be
A
Abu Bakr - the first Caliph
2
Q
What is an Imam
A
A political and religious leader
Leads prayer
3
Q
Who do Shi’a Muslims believe the successor to Muhammad to be
A
Believe Ali - Muhammad’s cousin was legitimate leader
After Ali died - Immamate was passed down by a line of succession
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