Imamate, or imamah (Arabic: إمامة), is a central doctrine in Shia Islam with a belief that the imam is a divinely appointed guide critical to preserve and interpret the religion and faith. Ismaili belief emphasizes the imamate is vital for Muslims to understand the exoteric and esoteric dimensions of the Quran.
Imamate, or imamah (Arabic: إمامة), is a central doctrine in Shia Islam with a belief that the imam is a divinely appointed guide critical to preserve and interpret the religion and faith. Ismaili belief emphasizes the imamate is vital for Muslims to understand the exoteric and esoteric dimensions of the Quran.
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