Muhammad’s rightful successor, according to Shia Muslims Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ALI Muhammad’s rightful successor, according to Shia Muslims (3) The Times Specialist Sunday Sep 2, 2018
56% ISLAM Shia belief (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 14, 2025
52% ITEN Route 66's westernmost successor (4) Newsday Nov 29, 2025
52% KHALIF Muslim name that means "successor to Muhammad" (6)
49% PER According to (3) Wall Street Journal Dec 16, 2025
49% ALA According to (3) Wall Street Journal Dec 11, 2025
49% PACT Accord (4) Thomas Joseph Dec 4, 2025
49% ASST Mgr.'s right hand (4) LA Times Daily Nov 5, 2025
49% AMIR Muslim ruler, am I right? (4) The Times Quick Cryptic Oct 9, 2025
49% CALIPHS Successors to Muhammad (7) USA Today Apr 5, 2018

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