Shi'ite Islam differs from other factions in its support of
A)the Abbasid Caliphate
B)Mamluk independence.
C)the Umayyad Caliphate
D)religious toleration of non-Muslims.
E)a separation of Sharia and civil law.

Question

Shi'ite Islam differs from other factions in its support of ​
A)​the Abbasid Caliphate
B)​Mamluk independence.
C)​the Umayyad Caliphate
D)​religious toleration of non-Muslims.
E)​a separation of Sharia and civil law.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Shi'ite Islam historically supported the Abbasid Caliphate over the Umayyad Caliphate, as the Abbasids claimed descent from the Prophet Muhammad's family, which aligns with Shi'ite beliefs in leadership by the Prophet's descendants.

Shi'ite Islam Differs from Other Factions in Its Support of ​

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