What Is the Meaning of the Phrase the Closing of the Gates

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Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of the phrase the Closing of the Gates  to the Islamic community?

• A)The ulama sought to close Islam to Christians and Jews.
• B)The ulama convinced the majority of Muslims that God's laws had been made complete, so there was to be no further questioning.
• C)The ulama generally rewrote religious laws to conform to their beliefs about God's will for his people.
• D)The ulama brought the examples set by Muhammad to the center of Muslim religious belief.
• E)The ulama seized power from the vizier.

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