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When did Shi’a Faith originate and how did it come into existence? Who was the first person to sow the seed of Shi’a Faith? How did this sapling grow up and bear flowers and fruits so much so that even most of the statesmen of Islam believed in it and a number of Abbasid Caliph and some of their famous Ministers professed humility before it?
This text provides an insightful exploration into the origin and beliefs of the Shi’a, offering a comprehensive analysis of their faith and historical significance. From the views of scholars to political activities, it delves into the fascinating discourse surrounding Shi’ism.
Shia Islam originated as a response [citation needed] to questions of Islamic religious leadership which became manifest as early as the death of Muhammad in 632 CE. The issues involved not only whom to appoint as the successor to Muhammad, but also what attributes a true successor should have.
Hisham and his agents had controlled the Shi'ah's actions and immediately defeated any rebellion such as the event of the uprising of Zayd Ibn Ali in 122 AH. At that time, dissimulation was the most basic policy of the Imam. Hisham recognized the status and position of the Imam and his effectiveness.
The first Shia state was the Idrisid dynasty (780–974) in Maghreb. Next was the Alavid dynasty (864–928) established in Mazandaran (Tabaristan), north of Iran. These dynasties were local, but they were followed by two great and powerful dynasties.
Shi’a Muslims, also called ‘the party of Ali’, believe that Muhammad chose Ali as his successor rather than having a bloodline successor.
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Oct 21, 2024 · Islam - Shi'a, Imams, Twelvers: Shiʿism is the only important surviving non-Sunni sect in Islam in terms of numbers of adherents. As noted above, it owes its origin to the hostility between ʿAlī (the fourth caliph, son-in-law of the Prophet) and the Umayyad dynasty (661–750).
