Shia Muslim
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Core Values
Imamate
Belief in the divinely appointed succession of Imams
Taqiyya
Prudent concealment of faith when under persecution
Wilayah
Spiritual guardianship and love for the Ahl al-Bayt
Intizar
Waiting for the return of the Hidden Imam
About This Tradition
Shia Islam emphasizes the rightful succession of Ali and the spiritual authority of the Imams descended from Prophet Muhammad.
Shia spirituality includes special reverence for the Ahl al-Bayt and practices unique to Shia tradition.