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First Shia Imam Crossword Clue

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noun

• United States prizefighter who won the world heavyweight championship three times (born in 1942)

• the fourth caliph of Islam who is considered to be the first caliph by Shiites; he was a cousin and son-in-law of Muhammad; after his assassination Islam was divided into Shiite and Sunnite sects

48%7 Adherents of a branch of Shia Islam with a living Imam
adjective

• of or relating to a branch of Shiism that is noted for its esoteric philosophy

noun

• an adherent of Ismailism; a member of the Ismaili branch of Shiism

48%5 Hidden Imam in Shia Islam
noun

• (Islam) a messianic leader who (according to popular Muslim belief) will appear before the end of the world and restore justice and religion

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New York Times26 Oct 2008 Across 85
New York Times19 Aug 2007 Across 53
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