The Imam in Shi'a Islam — Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A 1RA0
Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A · 1RA0
The Imam in Shi'a Islam
What you need to know
Explain the history, major teachings, and actions of the Imam in Shi’a Islam, referencing the Hadith of the pond of Khumm.
Analyze the doctrines of Nass, the Hidden Imam, and the inerrancy and intercession of imams.
Evaluate divergent understandings of the Imams' contributions in Sunni and Shi’a thought, and their specific significance for different forms of Shi’a Islam today.
