The Imamate in Shi'a Islam (OCR GCSE Religious Studies): Flashcards
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Definition of Imamate in Shi'a Islam
Definition of Imamate in Shi'a Islam
Leader of Islamic society, designated by God to succeed the Prophet
Who appoints the Imam (Shi'a belief)
Who appoints the Imam (Shi'a belief)
Allah
% of global Muslims who are Sunni
% of global Muslims who are Sunni
90%
% of global Muslims who are Shi'a
% of global Muslims who are Shi'a
10%
Who should have succeeded Muhammad (Shi'a belief)
Who should have succeeded Muhammad (Shi'a belief)
Ali (Muhammad's cousin and son-in-law)
Number of Imams (Twelver belief)
Number of Imams (Twelver belief)
Twelve
Largest branch of Shi'a Islam
Largest branch of Shi'a Islam
Twelvers
Another name for the Twelfth Imam
Another name for the Twelfth Imam
Mahdi
Current status of Twelfth Imam
Current status of Twelfth Imam
In occultation (hidden by God)
When will Twelfth Imam return
When will Twelfth Imam return
At the end of time (to bring justice)
Another name for Isma'ili Shi'a
Another name for Isma'ili Shi'a
Seveners
Who chooses successor (Isma'ili belief)
Who chooses successor (Isma'ili belief)
Each Imam chooses his successor
Two types of leadership Imamate provides
Two types of leadership Imamate provides
Spiritual guidance and political leadership
Quality of Imams regarding sin
Quality of Imams regarding sin
Without sin
Imam's role between Allah and community
Imam's role between Allah and community
Intercessor