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The 24 pages that link to Imamate in Shia Islam, each with the reason it gives.

• Twelver Shi'ismNarrower topic: Twelver belief identifies twelve imams as the rightful successors to Muhammad.

• Ali ibn Abi TalibNarrower topic: Ali is the first Imam in major Shia traditions.

• Hasan ibn AliNarrower topic: Hasan’s recognition as an Imam rests on this distinct understanding of religious leadership.

• Ja'far al-SadiqNarrower topic: Ja'far's position as the sixth Imam rests on this doctrine.

• ZaydismNarrower topic: Zaydism defines the imam as a qualified descendant who claims leadership and rises against injustice.

• Musa al-KazimNarrower topic: Musa's status and succession are understood through this doctrine.

• Aga Khan IIINarrower topic: The title of imam situates his hereditary authority within a broader Shia doctrine.

• Muhammad al-JawadNarrower topic: His authority rested on the Twelver understanding of the Imamate.

• Ali al-SajjadNarrower topic: Ali al-Sajjad’s title and succession are understood through this doctrine.