Sunni Muslims believe that the caliph, or leader of the Islamic community, must be a member of the house of Ali (Mohammed's son-in-law).

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Sunni Muslims believe that the caliph should be elected from among the Muslim community, not necessarily from the house of Ali. It is the Shia Muslims who believe that leadership should remain within the Prophet Muhammad's family, specifically through Ali and his descendants.

Sunni Muslims Believe That the Caliph, or Leader of the Islamic