Beliefs in Imams- Section 2.3 Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What are both traditions divided by?
A
Divided based on a disagreement over who should be the rightful succesor of Muhammad
2
Q
Who was agreed to be the 1st successor of Muhammad
A
Muslims agreed that Abu Bakr should be the first successor (Caliph)
3
Q
Whos tribe was Abu Bakr part of?
A
Was part of the same tribe as Muhammad (Quaraysh)
4
Q
Who was the next Caliph after Abu?
A
Umar was the next and Uthman followed after
5
Q
Who was the fourth Caliph?
A
Ali, Son of Muhammad’s uncle was the fourth caliph.
6
Q
Why do some Muslims believe that Ali should have been the 1st Caliph?
A
He had been the first male to convert to Islam and was apart of Muhammad’s family. This is the reason why Shia Muslims don’t acknowledge the 3 before Ali.
