The group that supported his son-in-law Ali was D. the Shi'ites
Opposite to them, the Sunni Muslims believed that Abu Bakr should be the righteous leader.
This newspaper claims that there is a $50,000 reward for something. This is a very convincing appeal, and people would likely buy the newspaper in order to discover how they can earn the reward. However, this is simply a trick to attract readers, as the reward is metaphorical. It is a device used to comment on how the Maine (a ship) was thought to have been destroyed by the Spanish.
The correct answer is B. As it doesn't involve any specific religion. It allows people of all faiths to pray.