Imamate, or Imamah, is a central doctrine in Shia Islam. It refers to the religious and spiritual leadership of the Muslim community after the death of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. Shia Muslims hold
The name of the last Twelver Imam Muhammad al-Mahdi as it appears in al-Masjid al-Nabawi
The Twelve Imams are the twelve religious and political successors of the Prophet Muhammad recognized by Twelver Shia Islam. Twelver Shia Muslims believe that the Twelve Imams were divinely appointed
Imamate in Shia doctrine
…Muhammad. Shia Muslims hold that Muhammad designated his cousin and son-in-law Ali as his successor, and that divine guidance continued through the Twelve Imams, who are the Prophet’s descendants through Ali and Fatima. Sunni Muslims also respect the Twelve Imams and their families. However, they do not believe…
A 1978 Iranian painting showing the Twelve Imams sitting in the foreground, with, in the centre, the first Shia Imam Ali and his double-edged sword, Zulfiqar.
19th century Iranian artwork depicting the Twelve Imams and some episodes from their lives and Shia Muslims being rewarded on the coming Day of Resurrection.
Fonds Christian Bromberger Affiches de la période de la Révolution islamique Au premier plan Ali ibn Abi Talib, premier imam chiite, se tient derrière un lion, un sabre à la main et un paysa
Fonds Christian Bromberger Affiches de la période de la Révolution islamique Portraits des trois premiers imams chiites, sabre au centre et grille de mausolée en arrière plan