Twelvers are members of one of the largest branches of Shia Islam, believing in a line of twelve divinely ordained leaders, known as the Twelve Imams.
Twelver Shia Muslims are like a long book series with 12 volumes. Each volume (Imam) is considered essential and holds unique significance in the overall narrative (faith).
Imamate: The doctrine of leadership in Twelver Shia Islam which asserts that certain individuals from Prophet Muhammad's family were chosen by God to lead the Muslim community.
Ashura: An important day for Twelvers, commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, one of their most revered figures.
Jafari jurisprudence: The school of Islamic law followed by Twelver Shias. Named after Imam Jafar al-Sadiq, one of the Twelve Imams.
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