Students of Iranian history of the past thousand years will find interesting explanations of common visual forms within the context of Shi'ism. However, unlike many books on historical subjects, this volume connects the material manifestations of Shi'ism with contemporary practice.

Shia[a]Islam is the second-largest branch of Islam. It holds that Muhammad designated Ali ibn Abi Talib (r.656–661) as his successor (khalifa) as the imam, that is the spiritual and political leader of the Muslim community.

Sep 27, 2010 · Shi'a Muslims believe that Imam Ali is the true successor to the Prophet. This sword is inscribed with the names of the Prophet, his family and the twelve Imams revered in Shi'ism.

Feb 21, 2025 · Shiʿi, member of the smaller of the two major branches of Islam, the Shiʿah, distinguished from the majority Sunnis. The origins of the split between the Sunnis and the Shiʿah lie in the events which followed the death of the Prophet Muhammad.

Oct 31, 2020 · Sufism And Shi'ism by archegos. Publication date 2020-10-31 Topics Sufism, Shi'ism, Imam, Sufis, Mysticism, Spirituallty Collection opensource Language English Item Size 235.6M

Shi’is emphasize the value of lineage and family ties over the consensus of a large number of Muslims after the Prophet’s death. This value is reflected among the Ja‘afari Shi‘i, who follow a tradition of wearing a black turban to indicate one’s lineage traces back to the Prophet.

Mar 23, 2020 · xxii, 397 pages, [40] pages of photographs : 25 cm Includes bibliographical references (pages 345-361) and index An outline of the life of Muhammad and the early history of Islam -- The question of the succession to Muhammad -- The lives of the Imams and early divisions among the Shiʻis -- Early history of Shiʻi Islam, AD 632-1000 -- Shiʻi Islam in the medieval period, AD 1000-1500 ...

The meaning of SHIʽISM is the religious system or distinctive tenets of the Shi'a.

Oct 21, 2021 · Shi'ism by Halm, Heinz, 1942-Publication date 2004 Topics Shīʻah Publisher New York : Columbia University Press Collection internetarchivebooks; printdisabled Contributor Internet Archive Language English Item Size 473.6M . 216 p. ; 24 cm Includes bibliographical references and index

Shi‘ites (or Shi‘is) are adherents of Shi‘ite Islam (also referred to as Shi‘a Islam or Shi‘ism), and make up the second largest sect of Islam with an estimated 10-20% of the total Muslim population worldwide.