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Sunni and Shi'a Islam: beliefs and practices
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Question 1 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

What is the main belief that distinguishes Shi'a Muslims from Sunni Muslims regarding leadership after the death of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)?

  1. Shi'a Muslims believe that leadership should pass through elected caliphs chosen by the community
  2. Shi'a Muslims believe that leadership should pass through the descendants of Ali ibn Abi Talib
  3. Shi'a Muslims believe that leadership should rotate between different tribes
  4. Shi'a Muslims believe that there should be no single leader after the Prophet
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✓ Answer: BShi'a Muslims believe that leadership should pass through the descendants of Ali ibn Abi Talib
Award 1 mark for identifying that Shi'a Muslims believe leadership (Imamate) should pass through the Prophet's family, specifically through Ali and his descendants. A is incorrect — this describes the Sunni position of electing caliphs through consultation (shura). C is incorrect — neither tradition holds this view. D is incorrect — both traditions accept the need for religious leadership.
Question 2 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

A researcher studying Islamic demographics notes that approximately 85-90% of the world's Muslims are Sunni. In which of the following countries do Shi'a Muslims form the majority of the population?

  1. Saudi Arabia
  2. Egypt
  3. Iran
  4. Indonesia
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✓ Answer: CIran
Award 1 mark for Iran, where Shi'a Muslims constitute approximately 90-95% of the population. A is incorrect — Saudi Arabia is predominantly Sunni. B is incorrect — Egypt is predominantly Sunni. D is incorrect — Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim-majority country, is predominantly Sunni.
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