Question

Shi'ite Muslims believe that, after the death of Mohammed, leadership of the Muslim nation should have been given to

Answer 1

I know it is late with a response but for future reference for others

If the choices are:

A-the wisest person in the community

B-a direct descent of Mohammed

C-the person who defeated the old leader

D-the person elected by the community

The correct answer is B

Answer 2

well, lets see, Abu was the one elected, however there was a dispute because some believed that Ali should have been chosen. All in all though, they accepted Abu as their leader.