Which of the following was chosen as the successor to Mohammed after his death?

Q. Which of the following was chosen as the successor to Mohammed after his death?
Answer: Abu Bakr
Notes: After Muhammad's death in 632 CE, his friend Abu Bakr was named caliph and ruler of the Islamic community, or Ummah. Sunni Muslims believe that Abu Bakr was the proper successor, while Shia Muslims believe that Ali should have succeeded Muhammad.

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