KnowraTwelver Shi'ismLinked fromLinked fromThe 51 pages that link to Twelver Shi'ism, each with the reason it gives.All 51Broader topic 8Related 18Narrower topic 18Compared with 7Shia IslamBroader topic: It is the predominant Shia tradition in Iran, Iraq, and several other countries.Imamate in Shia IslamBroader topic: It is the largest Shia tradition and gives the doctrine its best-known sequence of twelve leaders.MahdiBroader topic: Twelver belief identifies the Mahdi as its twelfth Imam, Muhammad al-Mahdi.ImamateBroader topic: Its doctrine defines imamate through a specific line of twelve divinely appointed leaders.Religious denominationBroader topic: Its teachings and religious authorities distinguish it within Islam.Safavid conversion of Iran to Shia IslamBroader topic: It was the specific form of Shiism established as Iran’s official faith.History of Shia IslamBroader topic: Its line of imams became dominant in Iran and shaped major modern institutions.Islamic schools and branchesBroader topic: It is the most widespread Shia tradition and a distinct model of religious authority.