A male spiritual and temporal leader regarded by Shiites as a descendant of Muhammad divinely appointed to guide humans.
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An authoritative scholar who founds a school of law or theology.
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An earthly representative of the 12 such leaders recognized by the majority form of Shiism.
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Any one of the founders of the four schools of law and theology.
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In law and theology, the caliph who is successor to Muhammad as the lawful temporal leader of the Islamic community.
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