Twelver Shiism

Ibn Babawayh Muhammad
Twelver Shii scholar and traditionist who played a pivotal role in preserving and scrutinizing hadiths.
Safavid Dynasty
The ruling dynasty of Persia (Iran) from 1501 to 1722, known for establishing Twelver Shiism as the state religion and initiating a cultural renaissance.
Shaykhis
A branch of Twelver Shiism founded by Shaykh Ahmad al-Ahsā'ī that emphasizes spiritual resurrection over physical resurrection and was once condemned by traditional ulama.
Wakalat al-Ammah, al-
Concept in Twelver Shiism that justifies the assumption by the ulama of the leadership role and the prerogatives of the Hidden Imam as his collective deputy.
Wakalat al-Khassah
In Twelver Shiism, the designation of four successive persons to act as deputies of the Hidden Imam.

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