Which of these statements is an accurate reflection of a Shi'a belief?

The Shi'a believed the Umayyad had no right to rule the Muslim community ...

The Shi'a believed they were experts at interpreting the words of the Qur'an.

The Shi'a believed any Muslim was capable of leading daily prayer.

The Shi'a believed leaders should be chosen only by the Muslim community.

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Emmalee Barrett

9 December, 18:42

Which of these statements is an accurate reflection of a Shi'a belief?

The Shi'a believed the Umayyad had no right to rule the Muslim community ...

The Shi'a believed they were experts at interpreting the words of the Qur'an.

The Shi'a believed any Muslim was capable of leading daily prayer.

The Shi'a believed leaders should be chosen only by the Muslim community.

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Jadiel Reeves · Answer 1

"A" is the correct answer. In the Shi'a community, they felt that the caliphate in power at the time, the Umayyad, led a secular state that was illegitimate. This secular ruling power had laws and taxation on the books that were an affront to the people, and that they should be able to rule themselves and set up their own rules and laws.