+Shiism is the second-largest branch of [Islam](/wiki/islam), distinguished by its belief in Ali ibn Abi Talib as the rightful spiritual successor to the Prophet Muhammad. Followers, known as [Shi'a](/wiki/shia), revere a line of Imams, divine leaders descended from Ali's family.
+## See also
+- [Imamate](/wiki/imamate)
+- [Ali](/wiki/ali)
+- [Sunni Islam](/wiki/sunni_islam)
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