Through the "Closing of the Gates," the Muslim Ulama (Religious

question 33

Multiple Choice

Through the "Closing of the Gates," the Muslim ulama (religious scholars)

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

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