Question

How was a successor to Muhammad chosen?

Muhammad named his successor before dying.
An angel was said to have revealed Muhammad’s successor.
Muhammad’s successor was elected by the clans.
The successor to Muhammad was named in the Qur’an.

Answer 1

The correct answer is C I just took the test.

Answer 2

The correct answer is C.

In Islam, Muhammad is the last prophet. There was no prophet following his death; however, there were leaders who took upon his duties after he died. They were simply leaders who preached his views, and these leaders were mostly his closest companions -- and were elected by the clans.

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