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Ithna Asharis

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    Ithna Asharis

    Also known as Twelvers, since they recognize twelve imams, and Imamis, due to their belief in the necessity of an imam for establishment of an ideal Muslim community. Largest subdivision within Shii Islam.

    See also Shii Islam

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