Question

question 1-9
which statement is one of the core beliefs of sunni muslims?
○ sunni muslims believe abu bakr was the rightful successor of muhammad.
○ sunni muslims believe that depictions of prophet are holy.
○ sunni muslims believe that the leader of the religion is the imam.
○ sunni muslims believe their leader should be a direct descendant of muhammad.

Explanation:

To determine the core belief of Sunni Muslims, we analyze each option:

• The first option: Sunni Muslims believe Abu Bakr was the rightful successor of Muhammad. This aligns with Sunni beliefs about the caliphate succession (Abu Bakr was the first caliph recognized by Sunnis).
• The second option: Depicting the Prophet is generally discouraged in Islam, and Sunnis don't consider such depictions holy.
• The third option: The term "Imam" in Sunni Islam is more about prayer leadership, not the overall religious leader in the way Shia view Imams.
• The fourth option: Sunni Muslims do not require their leader to be a direct descendant of Muhammad (that's more a Shia belief about Imams).

Answer:

A. Sunni Muslims believe Abu Bakr was the rightful successor of Muhammad