As part of their belief system, the Shia recognize Ali, the son-in-law of Muhammud, and Husayn as saints. Shrines in Iraq to both men attract Muslim pilgrims to Najaf, which has a …

Shīʿa Islam is based on a ḥadīth report concerning Muhammad's pronouncement at Ghadir Khumm. Shīʿa Muslims believe that ʿAlī ibn Abī Ṭālib, Muhammad's cousin and son-in-law, should have been the designated successor to Muhammad as Islam's spiritual and political leader.

What do Shia Muslims believe? Shi’a Muslims believe that imams are leaders appointed by God to be Muhammad’s successors. Shi’a Muslims believe that imams are inspired by God, are without sin and are infallible, which means that they can interpret the teachings of the Qur’an without making any errors. How is Shia different from Sunni?

Shia Muslims believe that just as a prophet is appointed by God alone, only God has the ...

Shiites share many beliefs regarding God with the Sunnis, but also believe in the Imams as entities in between God and mankind.

The Shia beliefs are the Islamic beliefs based on the teachings of the Qur’an and the practices of the Prophet (s.a.w.a) and the Prophet Household (AS). The fundamental beliefs of Shia are: Belief in the unity of Allah: Shia believes that Allah is one in His essence, attributes and deeds. He is being described and associated with all positive attributes and He is far above every negative …

Shia Muslims believe that with the exception of Ali and Hasan, all the caliphs following Muhammad's death were illegitimate and that Muslims had no obligation to follow them. They hold that the only guidance that was left behind, as stated in the hadith of the two weighty things, was the Quran and Muhammad's family and offspring.

Shia Muslims believe that following the Prophet Muhammad's death, leadership should have passed directly to his cousin and son-in-law, Ali bin Abu Talib. Throughout history, Shia Muslims have not recognized the authority of elected Muslim leaders, choosing instead to follow a line of Imams which they believe have been appointed by the Prophet Muhammad or God Himself.

Shiite Muslims traditionally believe that prayer is a time for conservative, humility-based worship. More Shiite men than women attend church services in the United States due to a Shiite belief that church is mandatory for men, according to a 2011 …

Most Shia Muslims believe that after Ali there are 12 imams, the last of which disappeared in Iraq in the 9th century. They believe that he will return as a Messiah. Shia Muslims believe that imams always have a direct line from Ali whereas Sunnis do not have any hierarchy among clergy.