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Imamate

Also known as hidden imam

The imamate is the Shia doctrine of leadership of the Muslim community by imams descended from the Prophet Muhammad through Ali. Ismaili Shia belief held that a hidden imam would reappear. The Fatimid Caliphate was founded on Ismaili claims that its rulers were the rightful imams.

Mentioned in 3 profiles

Fatimid CaliphateFoundation Kaabu EmpireDecline Ajuran SultanateImpact, Decline, Summary

Mentioned in 14 state histories

Ibadi Imamate of Hadramawt First Ibadi Imamate of Oman Ibadi Imamate of Tripolitania Rustamid imamate Alavid dynasty Zaydi Imamate of Yemen Nizari Ismaili state Nabhani dynasty Musha'sha Imamate of Aussa Hiraab Imamate Caucasian Imamateand 2 more

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APA: The Epoch Institute. (2026). Imamate. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/imamate
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