Answer:
The correct Answer would be C, Muhammad (PBUH) 's successor was elected by the clans.
Step-by-step explanation:
Islam is the religion of people. Serving the humanity is the base of Islam. So after Muhammad PBUH passed away, the next person to lead the people were elected by the people themselves. According to Islam, the leader should be of people's choice. Islam never did wrong to someone. There were total of 4 successors after Muhammad PBUH. Hazrat Abu Bakar Siddiuq was the first successor after Muhammad PBUH. Then other three came in different periods of time. Remaining three are Hazrat Ali, Hazrat Usman Ghani and Hazrat Umer Faarooq.