Question

The supporters of Ali in the conflict of who would hold power in the Islamic world during the Middle Ages are known as A. Coptics. B. Sunni. C. Shia. D. Mongols.

Answer 1

Ali was the son-in-law of Prophet Mohammad. The supporter of Ali in the conflict of who would hold power in the Islamic world is known as Shia. He is regarded as the first Imam. He is also considered to be the successors of Muhammad. Ali is buried in Imam Ali Mosque in Iraq. Ali had married Muhammad's daughter Fatima and was in services of him for more than ten years.