which statement accurately describes the role of key individuals in the rise and spread of islam?
A ) muhammad was the leader and founder of islam in its origin, and the ashab people and companions all ruled territories that secured religous and social power expanding the islamic empire after muhammad's death.
B ) muhammad was the leader and founder of islam in its origin, the companions spread the religon, anad first four caliphs expanded the islamic empire after muhammads death.
C ) muhammad was the leader and founder of islam in its origin and the four caliphs ruled as seperate leader after the sunni-shiite split which expanded the islamic empire after muhammads death.
D ) 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 muhamads death.