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
53% HEIR Successor (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 29, 2026
53% ISLAM Shia belief (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 14, 2025
53% KHALIF Muslim name that means "successor to Muhammad" (6)
51% CALIPHS Successors to Muhammad (7) USA Today Apr 5, 2018
51% LABEOUF Shia who's not a Muslim (7) New York Times Mar 10, 2017
48% HAYES Grant's successor (5) Thomas Joseph Jan 31, 2026
48% ADAMS Washington's successor (5) LA Times Mini Jan 31, 2026
48% NERO Successor to Claudius (4)
48% GOD Allah, to Muslims (3) USA Today Jan 27, 2026

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