Shia Islam, as stated, 7th c.-present
Medieval · stated scope
Shia Islam is one of the two principal branches of Islam, distinguished by the belief that religious and political leadership of the Muslim community after the Prophet Muhammad belongs to his cousin and son-in-law Ali ibn Abi Talib and his descendants. It originated in the 7th century CE in the Arabian Peninsula following the dispute over succession after Muhammad's death in 632 CE, and subsequently developed across the Middle East, Persia, and South Asia. It is principally associated with the Imamate doctrine, the veneration of the Imams descended from Ali, and commemorative practices such as Ashura marking the death of Husayn ibn Ali at Karbala in 680 CE.
Cluster:Faithful Observance
Sanctity & Transcendence is the strongest elevation, joined by Tradition & Continuity, Assigned Groups, and Non-Maleficence. The pattern is devout and role-ordered, with restraint. Elevated Non-Maleficence is what separates it from Ordered Tradition.
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Neighbors
- 1Sunni Islam, as stated, classicalDistance: 12Compare
- 2Roman Catholicism, as stated, ancient-presentDistance: 12Compare
- 3Maori Tikanga, as stated, traditional-presentDistance: 13Compare
- 4Tibetan Buddhism, as stated, 7th c.-presentDistance: 13Compare
- 5Eastern Orthodox Christianity, as stated, 1st c.-presentDistance: 14Compare
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