US EditionTwelver Shiism – a branch of Islam that serves both as a spiritual and political force in Iran and beyond
Twelver Shiism influences religious and political life through a lineage of 12 imams and emphasizes philanthropy, including obligatory donations like zakat and a 20% tax called Khums.
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Twelver Shiism – a branch of Islam that serves both as a spiritual and political force in Iran and beyond
Iranian Shiite mourners during Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram, on July 6, 2025, in Tehran. Photo by Majid Saeedi/Getty ImagesTwelver Shiism is the largest branch within Shiism – one of the two major sects within Islam. Shiism is the second-largest tradition within Islam overall, following the Sunni tradition. Iran is the only country to have Twelver Shiism as its official religion. In this tradition, religious leaders known as the marājiʿ al-t…
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