Understanding the Divide in the Muslim Community

Who did the larger group of Muslims choose as the Caliph after the Prophet's death?

• Abu Bakr

• Ali

• Umar

• Uthman

What did the Prophet Muhammad leave behind after his death?

• A community of about one hundred thousand Muslims

• A written constitution

• A large army

• A vast empire

Which Imam is shown to have died in 714?

• Ali Zayn al-Abidin

• Muhammad al-Baqir

• Ja'far al-Sadiq

• Musa al-Kazim

Who is the mother of Hassan according to the diagram?

• Fatima

• Aisha

• Khadijah

• Zainab

What is the Mahdi expected to do according to Shi'a theology?

• Spread injustice and war

• Spread justice and peace

• Remain hidden forever

• Lead only the Sunni community

What is the role of the Mahdi according to Sunni beliefs?

• No role

• A rightly guided one

• A political leader

• A military leader

What is the main focus of the Shi'a preference in Hadith?

• Any companions

• Prophet's family and close associates

• Only the Prophet

• No specific focus

What is the Shi'a view on the interpretation of Hadith and Sunnah?

• No interpretation needed

• Preference for Prophet's family

• Preference for any companions

• Only the Prophet's words matter

What is the Shi'a belief about the Mahdi's lineage?

• No specific lineage

• Descendant of the Prophet through Fatima

• Descendant of the Prophet through Abu Bakr

• Descendant of the Prophet through Umar

What is a unique practice of Shi'a Muslims during prayer?

• Using a prayer mat

• Placing a tablet of clay on the forehead

• Facing a different direction

• Praying silently