The Shia did not think that caliphs had to be related to Muhammad. true or false

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Dale Graves

29 July, 17:23

The Shia did not think that caliphs had to be related to Muhammad. true or false

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Beau Gonzales · Answer 1

False

Explanation:

Shia Islam is the second largest branch of Islam (after Sunni Islam). Shia Muslims believed that Caliphs had to be related to Muhammad. Moreover, Shia Muslims adhere to both the teachings of Muhammad and those of his family or descendants (Shia Imams). They consider Muhammad's descendants to be the true source of guidance.

Alani Wilcox · Answer 2

False. The Shia believed that God had announced that Muhammed had be succeded by Ali and that every successive choice of a different caliph was a defiance to Muhammad.