Which statement accurately describes the role of key individuals in the rise and spread of Islam?(1 point) Responses Muhammad was the leader and founder of Islam in its origin, the companions spread the religion, and the first four caliphs expanded the Islamic Empire after Muhammad’s death. Muhammad was the leader and founder of Islam in its origin, the companions spread the religion, and the first four caliphs expanded the Islamic Empire after Muhammad’s death. Muhammad was the leader and founder of Islam in its origin, and the four caliphs ruled as separate leaders after the Sunni-Shiite split, which expanded the Islamic Empire after Muhammed’s death. Muhammad was the leader and founder of Islam in its origin, and the four caliphs ruled as separate leaders after the Sunni-Shiite split, which expanded the Islamic Empire after Muhammed’s death. Allah was the leader and founder of Islam in its origin; the companions spread the religion as the first four caliphs expanded the Islamic Empire after Muhammad’s death. Allah was the leader and founder of Islam in its origin; the companions spread the religion as the first four caliphs expanded the Islamic Empire after Muhammad’s death. Muhammad was the leader and founder of Islam in its origin, and the Aṣḥāb people and companions all ruled territories that secured religious and social power expanding the Islamic Empire after Muhammad’s death.

Muhammad was the leader and founder of Islam in its origin, the companions spread the religion, and the first four caliphs expanded the Islamic Empire after Muhammad’s death.

The correct statement is:

Muhammad was the leader and founder of Islam in its origin, the companions spread the religion, and the first four caliphs expanded the Islamic Empire after Muhammad's death.

The correct statement that accurately describes the role of key individuals in the rise and spread of Islam is:

"Muhammad was the leader and founder of Islam in its origin, the companions spread the religion, and the first four caliphs expanded the Islamic Empire after Muhammad’s death."

To arrive at this answer, we can break down the options and analyze them:

Option 1: This option accurately states that Muhammad was the leader and founder of Islam, the companions spread the religion, and the first four caliphs expanded the Islamic Empire after Muhammad’s death.

Option 2: This option incorrectly mentions the Sunni-Shiite split, which occurred after the first four caliphs, during the time of the Rashidun Caliphate.

Option 3: This option incorrectly states that Allah was the leader and founder of Islam, which is not accurate. Muhammad was the leader and founder of Islam.

Option 4: This option incorrectly mentions the Aṣḥāb people and companions ruling territories to expand the Islamic Empire. While the companions played an essential role in spreading Islam, ruling territories and expanding the empire were primarily achieved by the caliphs.

Therefore, the correct answer is the first option: "Muhammad was the leader and founder of Islam in its origin, the companions spread the religion, and the first four caliphs expanded the Islamic Empire after Muhammad’s death."