Shia Islam[a] is the second-largest branch of Islam. It holds that Muhammad designated Ali ibn Abi Talib (r. 656–661) as both his political successor (caliph) and as the spiritual leader of the …

Dec 2, 2025 · Shiʿi, member of the smaller of the two major branches of Islam, the Shiʿah, distinguished from the majority Sunnis. The origins of the split between the Sunnis and the …

May 10, 2025 · What is the main belief of Shia Islam? Shia Islam centers on the belief that leadership after the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was divinely appointed to Imam Ali and his …

Based on Quranic verses, authentic hadith, and rational inquiry, the Shia school maintains that the Prophet explicitly appointed a successor to guide the Muslim community in religious, legal, and …

Shia Islam is one of the two major sects within Islam. Along with monotheism, prophethood, and resurrection, Imamate is a principle held by Shi'a Islam, distinguishing it from Sunni Islam.

Explore the intricacies of Shi'a Islam in this academic article, delving into its historical development, beliefs, practices, and diverse interpretations.

Shia Muslims believe that the imamate continued through Ali's sons, Hasan and Husayn, after which various Shia branches developed and recognized different imams. They revere the ahl …

Dec 18, 2024 · Shia Islam, the second-largest branch of Islam, emerged from a political and theological dispute over the rightful successor to the Prophet Muhammad. Its history is deeply …

In this research focus, the Project on Shi'ism and Global Affairs looks to explore how the history of Shi’ism has impacted contemporary dynamics across the globe and how the legacy of diverse …

Shi'a Islam or Shi`ism (from the Arabic word شيعة, Persian: شیعه) is the second largest school within Islam. Shi'a Muslims adhere to the teachings of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and his Ahlul …