Final answer:
The Sunnis believe that Muhammad (pbuh) chose Abu Bakr as the first caliph and that religious leaders should be elected. They do not require that leadership of the Muslim community should come from Muhammad (pbuh)'s descendants through Ali.
Step-by-step explanation:
The beliefs of the Sunnis that accurately identify their views are:
- Muhammad (pbuh) chose Abu Bakr
- Religious leaders should be elected
The Sunnis are the largest group of Muslims around the world, stemming from those who accepted the decision following Muhammad (pbuh)'s death that Abu Bakr, his father-in-law, should be the first caliph rather than his son-in-law, Ali. The Sunni belief does not require that leadership of the community come specifically from the descendants of Muhammad through Ali. Instead, they hold that any pious man who followed the example of Muhammad (pbuh) could lead the Muslim community, suggesting a form of elected or selected leadership rather than a hereditary line through Ali, as the Shia believe.