institutional hierarchy in islam

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Does Islam have a Pope or an Institutional Hierarchy? | Facts about the Muslims & the Religion of Islam

A question people often ask is whether Islam has a central authoritative figure, like a pope. Islam is a faith that does not have any institutional hierarchy that is similar to Catholicism. When the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, was alive, he served as the ultimate religious authority. However, after he passed, there is no person who can become…