The kizilbash,led by Ismail,believed in the Shi'ite interpretation of Islamic faith; therefore,they believed that ____ should have been Muhammad's successor.

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The Shi'ites believe that Ali, who was Muhammad's cousin and son-in-law, should have been his successor instead of the first three caliphs who became leaders of the Muslim community after Muhammad's death. The kizilbash were a Shi'ite group who followed the teachings of Ismail, Ali's son and believed that he was the rightful spiritual and political leader of the Muslim community.

The Kizilbash,led by Ismail,believed in the Shi'ite Interpretation of Islamic