The Shiite claim to legitimacy rests on the direct connection to Muhammad through his daughter:
A)Aisha.
B)Yasmina.
C)Fatimah.
D)Khadijah.
E)Sawda.

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Shiite claim to legitimacy is based on the belief in the direct lineage of Muhammad through his daughter, Fatimah, and her husband, Ali. This lineage is known as the "Sayed" or "Sayyid" and is held as a mark of distinction among Shiite communities.

The Shiite Claim to Legitimacy Rests on the Direct Connection