IMAMATE - SHIA ISLAM

• • Imamate - Belief that all imams should be spiritual descendants of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)
• • Shia Muslims believe that imams are inspired by God, are without sin and can interpret the teachings of the Quran without making any errors
• • Sunni Muslims - make 90% of the Muslim population agree that the rightful successor of Muhammad (pbuh) was Abu Bakr
• • Shia Muslims (Party of Ali) believe Muhammad (pbuh) chose Ali as his rightful successor, After Alis death, the shia Muslims were lead by the 12 imams who were spiritually descendants of Muhammad (pbuh)
• The Twelvers


  Branch of Shia Islam that believes in the 12 imams after Muhammad (pbuh) death

  The twelth imam has been kept alive by God and is hidden somewhere on Earth

  Its believed he will reveal himself and bring equality