The Imamate in Shi’a Islam (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Quizzes
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What does the word 'Imam' mean?
What does the word 'Imam' mean?
Leader
In Shi'a Islam, the Imamate refers to which group?
In Shi'a Islam, the Imamate refers to which group?
The 12 Imams who succeeded Muhammad
Who did Sunni Muslims support as leader after Muhammad's death?
Who did Sunni Muslims support as leader after Muhammad's death?
Abu Bakr
Who did Shi'a Muslims believe should have led the community after Muhammad?
Who did Shi'a Muslims believe should have led the community after Muhammad?
Ali
What was Ali's relationship to Prophet Muhammad?
What was Ali's relationship to Prophet Muhammad?
Cousin and son-in-law
What types of authority do Imams possess in Shi'a belief?
What types of authority do Imams possess in Shi'a belief?
Spiritual and political
What quality do Shi'a Muslims believe Imams have in religious matters?
What quality do Shi'a Muslims believe Imams have in religious matters?
Infallibility
How do Imams provide continuity after Muhammad's death?
How do Imams provide continuity after Muhammad's death?
Ongoing source of divine guidance
What is the name of the final, hidden Imam in Shi'a belief?
What is the name of the final, hidden Imam in Shi'a belief?
Al-Mahdi
When will Al-Mahdi reappear according to Shi'a belief?
When will Al-Mahdi reappear according to Shi'a belief?
Before the Day of Judgement
Which Quranic verse do Shi'a Muslims cite to support the Imamate?
Which Quranic verse do Shi'a Muslims cite to support the Imamate?
Surah 21:73
How did Sunnis believe leaders should be chosen?
How did Sunnis believe leaders should be chosen?
Through community consultation