Article: Differences Between Twelvers, Zaidis & Ismailis.

The Twelver Shiites assert that the Islamic caliphate, of which esoteric guidance and spiritual leadership are inseparable elements, belongs to Ali and his descendants. They also believe that according to the specification of the Prophet the Imams of the Household of the Prophet are twelve in number. In addition, Twelver Shiism holds that the external teachings of the Quran, which are the injunctions and regulations of the Shariah and include the principles of a complete spiritual life, are valid and applicable for everyone at all times, and are not to be abrogated until the Day of Judgment. These injunctions and regulations must be learned through the guidance of the ...

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