+**Twelver Shia** is the largest branch of [Shia Islam](/wiki/Shia_Islam), distinguished by its adherence to a spiritual lineage of twelve divinely appointed Imams. These successors to [Muhammad](/wiki/Muhammad), beginning with Ali ibn Abi Talib, are believed to be the true guides of humanity. This tradition is dominant in nations like Iran and Iraq, deeply influencing their religious and cultural fabric.
+## See also
+- [Islam](/wiki/Islam)
+- [Imam](/wiki/Imam)
+- [Ali](/wiki/Ali)
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