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Islam after Muhammad
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who were the first four caliphs after Muhammad? | Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, Ali |
| Why was Abu Bakr chosen as the first Caliph | He was closely related to Muhammad as well as his friend |
| What was Caliph Umar's policy on religion | They were allowed to practice their religion, but only in private, they didn't have to be in the military, but they had to pay a special tax. |
| How was Ali related to Muhammad, and what happened to him | He was Muhammad's cousin and he was assassinated |
| Define Caliph | Successor |
| Define Sunni | The people who did not believe in Umayyad rule |
| Define Shi'a | The people who accepted the Umayyad rule |