How Did Muhammad's Followers View Themselves

question 50

Multiple Choice

How did Muhammad's followers view themselves?

• A) They saw themselves as outcasts, redeemed by Muhammad's sacrifice when he reclaimed Mecca.
• B) They saw themselves as members of the ummah, belonging to a united community of shared beliefs and practices.
• C) They saw themselves as ascetics, who must separate themselves from all worldly attractions.
• D) They saw themselves as prophets, for each Muslim should receive direct revelation from Allah.
• E) They saw themselves as priests, who could administer sacraments and perform religious rites.

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