The Imamate in Shi’a Islam (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards
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Meaning of 'Imam'
Meaning of 'Imam'
Leader
Meaning of 'Imamate'
Meaning of 'Imamate'
Leadership
No. of Imams in Shi'a Islam
No. of Imams in Shi'a Islam
Twelve
How were Shi'a Imams appointed?
How were Shi'a Imams appointed?
Divinely by Allah
Sunni choice for 1st Caliph
Sunni choice for 1st Caliph
Abu Bakr
Shi'a choice for leader after Muhammad
Shi'a choice for leader after Muhammad
Ali
Ali's relationship to Muhammad
Ali's relationship to Muhammad
Cousin & son-in-law
Types of authority of Shi'a Imams
Types of authority of Shi'a Imams
Spiritual & political
Imams' quality in religious matters
Imams' quality in religious matters
Infallible
Name of 12th Imam
Name of 12th Imam
Al-Mahdi
Al-Mahdi's current state
Al-Mahdi's current state
Hidden (alive)
When Al-Mahdi returns
When Al-Mahdi returns
Before Day of Judgement
Quranic verse for Imamate
Quranic verse for Imamate
Surah 21:73
Imamate's role after Muhammad
Imamate's role after Muhammad
Continuity of divine guidance
What Imams receive from Allah
What Imams receive from Allah
Divine guidance