The Imamate in Shi'a Islam (OCR GCSE Religious Studies): Quizzes
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Who designates the Imamate in Shi'a Islam?
Who designates the Imamate in Shi'a Islam?
God
Who do Shi'a Muslims believe has authority to appoint the Imam?
Who do Shi'a Muslims believe has authority to appoint the Imam?
Allah
What percentage of the global Muslim population are Sunni Muslims?
What percentage of the global Muslim population are Sunni Muslims?
90%
Who do Shi'a Muslims believe should have succeeded Muhammad?
Who do Shi'a Muslims believe should have succeeded Muhammad?
Ali
Who did Sunni Muslims choose as the first Caliph?
Who did Sunni Muslims choose as the first Caliph?
Abu Bakr
How many Imams do the Twelvers believe followed Muhammad?
How many Imams do the Twelvers believe followed Muhammad?
Twelve
What is the Twelfth Imam believed to be in?
What is the Twelfth Imam believed to be in?
Occultation
When will the Twelfth Imam reappear according to Twelver belief?
When will the Twelfth Imam reappear according to Twelver belief?
At the end of time
Who do the Isma'ilis believe was the rightful seventh Imam?
Who do the Isma'ilis believe was the rightful seventh Imam?
Isma'il
How do Isma'ilis believe the next Imam is selected?
How do Isma'ilis believe the next Imam is selected?
Each Imam chooses his successor
Which quality do Imams possess according to Shi'a belief?
Which quality do Imams possess according to Shi'a belief?
Without sin
What role does the Imam play between Allah and the Muslim community?
What role does the Imam play between Allah and the Muslim community?
Intercessor