Which statements describe an element of Islamic culture? Choose all answers that are correct. Question 2 options: The Arabic word for a struggle or battle on behalf of Islam is Hijrah. The first leader of Islam after Muhammad's death was Abu Bakr, Muhammed's friend and father-in-law. Conflicts led to a split in Islam; some followers believed that Muhammed was god, and others believed that he was simply a prophet. The Sunnis, who supported Abu Bakr, believed that Muslim leadership should go to whoever was most capable.