What was the name of Muhammad Ahmad's followers?
Ansār
Umma
Janjaweed
Salafis
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The Ansār, commonly referred to as the "Helpers", were Muhammad Ahmad's loyal followers during his Mahdist uprising in Sudan in the late 19th century. Predominantly from the local tribes, especially the Baqqara, they rallied behind Muhammad Ahmad, recognizing him as the long-awaited Mahdi, a messianic figure in Islamic tradition.
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