After Muhammad's death, the Muslim community
a. held general elections to replace Muhammad.
b. abandoned the orthodox teachings of Islam.
c. chose a successor (caliph), Abu Bakr.
d. searched the entire peninsula for a suitable successor, according to Muhammad's last instructions.
e. embraced his wife, Khadija, as his successor.
ANSWER:
c
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